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Anthony Richardson Injury Update
Anthony Richardson’s injury situation is still serious and his future this season remains uncertain. He is on injured reserve for the Colts and has not been cleared to return to football activities yet.
The current issue is the eye injury he suffered in October before a game. Reports say a resistance band snapped in the locker room during warmups and struck him near the eye. This impact caused a fracture in the orbital bone around the eye area and forced him to go to the hospital for further checks. Doctors later performed surgery to repair the damaged bone so the structure around the eye could heal correctly. The expectation is that the eye itself will be okay in the long term but the medical staff will not rush anything related to his vision.
Right now Richardson is back at the team facility which is a good sign for his general recovery. He has started lifting weights and doing conditioning work which means his overall health is improving. Even so he has not started throwing or taking part in on field drills. Coaches have said he is not close to being cleared for contact or real practice.
Because the injury is around his eye specialists need to be fully confident there is no risk to his sight before he can even think about live action again.
The team has not given a clear timeline for when he might return. Public comments from the Colts suggest they are unsure whether he will be able to play again this season. That uncertainty reflects how tricky eye and orbital injuries can be in a contact sport. Even if other parts of his body feel fine one hit in the wrong spot could be dangerous which is why they rely heavily on medical clearance from eye and facial experts.
This latest setback adds to a growing list of injuries for Richardson early in his career. Going back to his rookie season he missed most of the year after right shoulder surgery on his throwing arm to repair AC joint damage. He has also dealt with a concussion as well as hip and oblique problems back issues and a finger injury.
That pattern has raised fair concerns about his durability and has forced the Colts to keep steady veteran options on the roster at quarterback.
Because of all this the Colts have shifted their focus for this season. Daniel Jones is starting at quarterback for Indianapolis while Richardson continues his rehab. The staff is preparing plans that assume Richardson may not be available even if they leave the door open in case he gets cleared late in the year.
If he does manage to come back the more realistic path would be limited reps and controlled situations first instead of immediately handing him the full time starting job again.
For Richardson the priority now is long term health more than any single game. Protecting his eye and vision is critical for his life and his career. The team seems willing to be patient even if that means he does not take another snap this season.
Disclaimer
This article summarizes publicly available information and reporting regarding Anthony Richardson’s injury status, recovery timeline, and team decisions. Final medical evaluations and return-to-play determinations depend on Indianapolis Colts medical staff and specialists. This content is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the NFL or the Indianapolis Colts.
