Colts QB Richardson Day-to-Day After Preseason Finger Dislocation

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffered a dislocated pinky on his throwing hand during the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens when he was sacked by David Ojabo. The injury required the joint to be popped back into place, and Colts head coach Shane Steichen described Richardson as "day-to-day," adding that he is doing all right and will be evaluated daily. Richardson's early exit led to Daniel Jones taking more snaps than initially planned, finishing the half with 144 yards passing, while the Colts lost the game 24-16. The injury has prompted Steichen to reconsider the quarterback snap distribution for the upcoming preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, which was intended to give Richardson more playing time. Richardson and Jones remain in a close competition for the Colts' starting quarterback job, with the coaching staff emphasizing consistency as a key factor in the decision. Despite Richardson's explosive athletic upside, his accuracy remains a concern, and the Colts are carefully monitoring his recovery amid his history of injuries since being drafted in 2023.