Anthony Richardson suffered another injury in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Indianapolis Colts' second-year quarterback started the season with one of the most spectacular touchdown passes you'll ever see. Now he's been replaced by Joe Flacco after suffering a hip injury early against the Steelers.
Richardson kept the ball on a run-pass option and took off to his left. He tried to give himself up, but an awkward slide turned into a kneel and a Minkah Fitzpatrick hit to the upper body. Fitzpatrick appeared to lead with his head and hit Richardson helmet-to-helmet, but no flag was thrown.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson heads to the locker room after colliding with Minkah Fitzpatrick on an awkward slide attempt.
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Richardson was also sidelined earlier in the possession. pic.twitter.com/e2iei1Kqmo
Richardson left the game and headed to the locker room. He eventually returned to the sideline but was soon announced out for the game.
In related Colts quarterback news, Joe Flacco came in for Richardson and immediately threw a touchdown pass. Flacco was extremely successful quarterbacking the Cleveland Browns at the end of last season. The Colts are now the fifth team Flacco has played for since 2018.
Joe Flacco enters the game and finds Downs for the touchdown!
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The Colts lead the Steelers 17-0 in the second quarter.
Richardson was shut down for the season after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 5 during of his rookie season in 2023.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Colts QB Anthony Richardson Leaves Game vs. Steelers With Hip Injury.
