Anthony Richardson injury update: Colts QB injures throwing hand after brutal sack vs. Ravens

The Colts came into the preseason with a quarterback training camp battle on their hands. Anthony Richardson was the incumbent, but after a rocky start to his career, Indianapolis signed former first-round pick Daniel Jones to a one-year deal in the offseason. 

Richardson got the starting nod for Indy's first preseason game with the plan that Jones would take over for him after the first quarter and a half. Head coach Shane Steichen also predetermined that this would flip for the second preseason game, with Jones starting and Richardson coming on in relief. 

What Steichen didn't plan for was David Ojabo. The Ravens defender came untouched on a play in the first quarter and obliterated Richardson in the backfield. He left the field with what was thought to be an arm or shoulder injury, but trainers started looking at his hand on the sideline. 

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Here are the latest updates on Richardson's preseason injury. 

Anthony Richardson injury update

When Ojabo sacked Richardson and the quarterback was pulled ahead of a 3rd-down play, it could have been any number of reasons given the violent nature of the hit.

Anthony Richardson exited the game with an apparent injury after this sack.pic.twitter.com/WkrIFusgRb

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The announcers pointed out that he appeared to be favoring his right arm as he went to the sideline. Colts reporter Stephen Holder noticed that trainers checked him out, but it seemed like Richardson was good to go. Then, the trainers returned to him, and he was favoring his throwing hand. The QB was trying to grip the football and was struggling, so Jones stayed in the game on the next series and Richardson was shut down for the day. 

This article will be updated.