Sources – Colts’ Anthony Richardson may return as quickly as Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. may return to observe as quickly as Saturday after sustaining a dislocated proper pinkie in Thursday evening’s preseason opener, sources advised ESPN.

Richardson was sacked forcefully by unblocked Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo within the first quarter, leaving the smallest finger on his throwing hand bent at an outward angle as he ran off the sector.

Members of the workforce’s medical workers shortly popped the joint again into place, and Richardson started testing his potential to grip a soccer in hopes of returning to the sport. He resumed throwing gentle passes on the sideline. However by then, coach Shane Steichen had made the choice to rule him out of the sport, with veteran Daniel Jones ending the primary half earlier than yielding to rookie Riley Leonard within the second half.

Richardson underwent X-rays at halftime, which have been unfavourable, sources stated.

Colts gamers have a scheduled break day Friday however return to coaching camp in Westfield, Indiana, on Saturday. If Richardson can throw the ball successfully, he’s more likely to be on the sector.

After the sport, Richardson stated the finger was “tender,” including, “it’s going to be a little bit bit extra so within the morning. However I will be good.”

Much less clear is how the Colts will deal with their quarterback state of affairs shifting ahead. They’ve divided beginning reps largely equally between Richardson and Jones, and Steichen had deliberate to offer Richardson intensive taking part in time within the preseason opener, with Jones slated to see expanded taking part in time subsequent week. However after Jones got here off the bench to play the ultimate 23 minutes of the primary half Thursday, that plan went out the window.

Richardson accomplished 2 of three passes earlier than his harm. Jones entered and accomplished 10 of 21 passes for 144 yards.