Richardson Can’t Catch a Break and Somehow Dislocates His Throwing Pinky
Anthony Richardson’s debut as the Indianapolis Colts quarterback has been, shall we say, less than stellar. And now, he’s managed to make headlines—not for his stats, but for a dislocated pinky on his throwing hand. Yes, you read that right. A pinky. The tiniest, most non-threatening finger just became the Colts’ biggest problem.
During the Colts’ preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens, things went south when Richardson faced linebacker David Ojabo. Richardson got sacked, and next thing you know, his pinky was pointing in directions it simply shouldn’t. The replay made it very clear (and borderline cringey): the dude was in pain. To add insult to injury (literally), the pinky in question was on his throwing hand. For a quarterback, that’s like a violinist snapping a string mid-concert. Not ideal.
A Preseason That Even Netflix Would Reject
Richardson managed to complete just two throws for 21 yards before his early exit. Cue Daniel Jones stepping in as his backup. Jones put up 144 yards on 10-of-21 passing, which honestly isn’t much to write home about either. Throw in Riley Leonard (92 yards, one touchdown, and one unfortunate interception), and you’ve got a trio performance that leaves Colts fans wondering if they should’ve just stayed home.
Meanwhile, the Ravens decided to win the game mostly off special teams and sheer willpower. An 87-yard punt return, a long kickoff return, and a 52-yard field goal pretty much sealed the deal. Lamar Jackson didn’t even play, which somehow makes Richardson’s pinky drama sting even more.
“It Popped Out, Popped Back in”—Steichen Gives Us the News
After the game, Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed what we all feared: Anthony dislocated his pinky. “It popped out, popped back in,” Steichen said, probably in the most matter-of-fact way possible, as if that’s normal Tuesday-night behavior. What Steichen didn’t mention, however, was when Richardson might return. Great. Colts fans now get to spend the next week refresh-scrolling Twitter for injury updates.
What Does This Mean for Richardson and the Colts Moving Forward?
Ah yes, the million-dollar question. With Richardson’s availability hanging in the balance, his shot at the starting QB role is in jeopardy. Both Richardson and Jones had been neck-and-neck on the Colts’ unofficial depth chart going into this game. But honestly? It feels more like a race to the middle instead of to the top.
If Anthony has to sit out additional time, it’s hard not to imagine Jones gobbling up the starting snaps. All of this leaves us wondering if the Colts quarterback situation is cursed or if Richardson just walked under one too many ladders.
Can We Talk About That Replay One More Time?
If you haven’t seen the replay already, go ahead and prepare yourself. Watching Richardson attempt to maneuver his very obviously mangled pinky is enough to make even the most loyal football fan wince. And thanks to NFL reporter Armando Salguero, we all got a close-up of it. Yeah, maybe skip lunch before you Google this one.
Final Thoughts? The Colts Can’t Seem to Catch a Break
What’s worse than watching your young QB struggle in a preseason game? Watching him struggle and get injured. Richardson’s pinky ordeal isn’t just an unlucky accident. It’s a metaphor for the Colts’ 2025 preseason as a whole. Messy, unpredictable, and slightly painful to watch.
The Colts host the Packers soon, and all eyes will be on whether Richardson (and his pinky) take the field. Until then, Colts fans might want to invest in stress balls because the season already feels like it’s headed for chaos.
