Colts QB Anthony Richardson ruled out of season finale, ends year on IR due to eye injury
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. will miss the regular-season finale against the Houston Texans due to an orbital fracture, remaining on injured reserve as he manages vision limitations in his right eye.
- Richardson suffered the injury in a pregame warmup accident in Week 6 when a band recoiled and struck his face, leading to surgery and an extended absence covering 11 games this season.
- Despite setbacks, Richardson remains optimistic about his NFL future and reports ongoing improvement in his eyesight, anticipating a normal offseason of training ahead of his fourth year.
- Richardson lost the Colts' starting job to Daniel Jones in 2025 and may face competition for the backup role, with the team potentially exploring trade options given his inconsistent performance and injury history.
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