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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Will remain on IR
Anthony Richardson (orbital) will not be activated from injured reserve this week, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in need of options at the quarterback spot with Daniel Jones (Achilles) out for the season and Riley Leonard (knee) also banged up, but Richardson will not be one of them immediately, as his recovery continues from the orbital fracture he sustained in mid-October. Brett Rypien -- who is on the practice squad -- is the only Colts quarterback without an injury concern heading into Week 15.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Recovering from orbital surgery
Anthony Richardson underwent surgery Monday to repair his orbital fracture and could return from injured reserve later this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The Indianapolis Colts haven't issued a timeline for Richardson's return from surgery, which he required after fracturing his orbital when he was hit in the eye by a piece of workout equipment prior to Indianapolis' Oct. 12 win over the Cardinals. Since Richardson was deactivated, rookie Riley Leonard has stepped in as the Colts' No. 2 quarterback behind starter Daniel Jones.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Sent to injured reserve
The Indianapolis Colts placed Anthony Richardson (orbital) on injured reserve Monday.Richardson will miss at least the next four games with his orbital fracture, meaning his first chance to return to the lineup is Week 12 against the Chiefs. The Colts have sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard as an option to serve as Daniel Jones' backup in the meantime, but Indianapolis could also look outside the organization for a veteran QB2.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Expected to miss multiple weeks
Anthony Richardson (eye) is expected to mis multiple weeks after sustaining an orbital fracture ahead of Sunday's win over the Cardinals, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.Richardson was hospitalized after being hit in the eye by a piece of workout equipment in pregame warmups Sunday. He's dealing with significant swelling around the eye, impairing his vision, though there isn't believed to be any damage to his actual eye. With Richardson out for the immediate future, the Indianapolis Colts could look outside the organization for a veteran backup behind Daniel Jones. Sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard is another option for QB2 duties.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Sustains orbital eye fracture
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Anthony Richardson suffered an orbital eye fracture while warming up prior to Sunday's 31-27 win over the Cardinals, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.Richardson sustained the injury while working out with elastic bands prior to the contest and was made inactive for the Week 6 game, and he could be at risk of missing additional time, per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com. Rookie Riley Leonard backed up starter Daniel Jones in Sunday's win and could be headed for a multi-game run as the Colts' No. 2 quarterback.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Out Week 6 due to eye injury
Anthony Richardson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after sustaining an eye injury while doing pregame work with resistance bands, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.The Indianapolis Colts haven't provided word on the severity of the injury, but Richardson was apparently in enough discomfort that the team elected to make him inactive for the first time this season. Richardson had suited up as starting quarterback Daniel Jones' top backup for each of the first five games and saw action late in blowout wins in Weeks 3 and 5, but rookie Riley Leonard is now slated to handle the No. 2 role Sunday.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Inactive Sunday
Anthony Richardson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Amanda Foster of the Indianapolis Colts' official site reports.Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Richardson sustained an unspecified injury during warmups, so the quarterback isn't a healthy inactive for the contest. Riley Leonard is thus slated to serve as Daniel Jones' top backup Sunday.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Gets time late in blowout win
Anthony Richardson was 1-for-2 passing for nine yards, catching his own pass when deflected by the defensive line, in Sunday's win over Las Vegas. He played seven snaps late in the blowout victory.Richardson has been relegated to a true backup with Daniel Jones playing well as the starter. There was some thought early in the season that Richardson could be used on short-yardage and goal-line plays, but Jones has been strong in those situations as well.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Won't play in preseason finale
Anthony Richardson won't play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bengals, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.Coach Shane Steichen noted Thursday that he doesn't want to risk anything with Richardson in the team's exhibition finale, with an eye toward keeping the QB healthy and available in the event that starter Daniel Jones misses any time down the road. As for Saturday's contest, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis notes that both Riley Leonard and Jason Bean are slated to play a half.
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Colts' Anthony Richardson: Stuck behind Jones for Week 1
Anthony Richardson was informed Tuesday that he'll open the regular season backing up Daniel Jones, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.The former Giant didn't necessarily outplay Richardson over two preseason games, but Jones did remain healthy throughout spring practice and training camp, while the fourth overall pick in the 2023 Draft has dealt with shoulder and finger injuries. There's still a good chance Richardson eventually makes starts this season, given Jones' shaky track record with the Giants in terms of both durability and performance.
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