The Indianapolis Colts were without their backup quarterback, Anthony Richardson, after he suffered an orbital fracture during the buildup to Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals.
ESPN reported that Richardson was hit with a pole fixed to an elastic exercise band while warming up in the locker room before the game. The pole snapped during the warmup and whipped into Richardson’s face, causing the fracture. The 23-year-old was taken to hospital but the Colts did not provide any further details. A source told ESPN that Richardson is likely to miss several weeks with the injury and swelling to his face has temporarily affected his vision. His eye is believed to have escaped any permanent damage.
