Sad news: A well-known Indianapolis Colts player sustains a horrific injury while…
Following his removal from Sunday’s 31-20 victory over the Houston Texans due to a concussion, rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts is “likely out” and will not be permitted to play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. This information is provided by an NFL source to RavenCountry.com at SI.
In the second quarter of a Week 2 game that Indianapolis won 14-7 thanks to two rushing touchdowns from Richardson, Richardson was sent to the locker room.
Halfway through the first quarter, Richardson appeared to hit his back of the head on the turf following a collision during his 15-yard touchdown run. According to Colts coach Shane Steichen, the group thinks the injury happened during that play.
After the Colts’ next possession—which may or may not be medically debatable—Richardson returned to the game, but he later reported experiencing symptoms similar to a concussion.
Richardson, who was selected fourth overall in the April NFL Draft, completed with 35 yards of rushing and 56 passing yards (6 of 10).
Jim Irsay, the owner of the Colts, told the media following the game, “You’re always concerned.” “He had a minor abrasion to his knee in the opening game, but it was only a contusion. This game, banging the head. It seems to me that he needs to take self-protective measures.
He is a very large man. He can run the football, of course, and players these days run a lot at that position. Therefore, I believe that self-defense is a problem.”
