The Indianapolis Colts placed back-up quarterback Anthony Richardson on injured reserve after he suffered a pre-game injury on Sunday.
Things continue to get worse and worse for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.
After he already lost his starting job to Daniel Jones, Richardson was placed on injured reserve by the Colts after he suffered an orbital injury before the team’s game on Sunday.
The team announced the move while subsequently claiming safety Reuben Lowery off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens.
Head coach Shane Steichen said that Richardson would miss some time on Monday. However, he didn’t have a definitive timetable on when the Colts’ backup quarterback could return.
Players placed on injury reserve are required to miss a minimum of four games prior to their return.
Indianapolis will now only have two quarterbacks on its roster for the time being — Jones and 2025 sixth-round pick Riley Leonard.
Jones has been steering the ship for the Colts effectively since taking over the starting job. He has them at a 5-1 record while throwing for 1,502 yards and eight touchdowns with three interceptions on a 71.1 percent completion percentage. He has also added another 76 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries
The Colts will need him to stay hot with their backup plan out for the near term.
