The NFL pre-season is underway and all 32 NFL teams will be gearing up for the 2025 season. The goal of the pre-season is to figure out the best 53-man roster you possibly can, and stay as healthy as possible.
However, one team got some devastating news regarding the latter.
“It Bent The Wrong Way” NFL Sees Starting QB Go Down With Devastating Injury (Watch)
Feb 13, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the Super Bowl 57 Winning Team Head Coach and MVP press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 13, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during the Super Bowl 57 Winning Team Head Coach and MVP press conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
In Thursday’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a finger injury during a sack by linebacker David Ojabo:
Richardson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, started the game but was slow to get up after the hit and left the field with backup Daniel Jones taking over at quarterback.
Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed that the injury was a dislocated pinky, according to colts.report. “It popped out, popped back in,” the coach said, who added that there is no current timetable for when Richardson will return.
Richardson did not play in the remainder of the game, a Ravens 24-16 victory. He completed two of three passes for 21 yards before leaving midway through the first quarter.
Steichen had planned to start Richardson for about a quarter and a half as part of the team’s preseason rotation. Jones, who is competing with Richardson for the starting QB job, was set to play the rest of the first half before starting the team’s second preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Aug. 16.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) drops back to pass Wednesday, July 23, 2025, during the first day of training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) drops back to pass Wednesday, July 23, 2025, during the first day of training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.
Here is a look at the play:
This is the play where Anthony Richardson was injured — sacked by David Ojabo, who came in untouched. It appears to be an arm injury for Richardson.pic.twitter.com/v0JbEMWDL6 https://t.co/FEmDEMuEE7
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 7, 2025
Richardson’s tenure with the Colts has been hampered by injuries and inconsistent play. Over two seasons, he has completed just over 50% of his passes with more interceptions (13) than touchdowns (11), though he holds an 8-7 record as a starter.
Jones, a former first-round pick with six seasons of starting experience for the New York Giants, is looking to revive his career after a 24-44-1 record in the NFL. Known for his mobility, Jones completed 64.1% of his passes with 70 touchdowns against 47 interceptions during his time in New York.
The Colts’ starting quarterback battle will continue as the team prepares for the regular season, but Richardson’s health and ability to stay on the field remain major questions moving forward.
Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Anthony Richardson (#5) warms up during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield.
Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Anthony Richardson (#5) warms up during Colts Camp at Grand Park Sports Campus, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Westfield.
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