Very bad news for the Indianapolis Colts

A major blow for the Indianapolis Colts. The team announced Monday that young quarterback Anthony Richardson has been placed on the injured list following an unusual incident prior to Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

The fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft was quietly warming up in the locker room when he suffered a fracture near his eye while using practice rubber bands.

The impact was enough to send him to hospital, where he also had to receive stitches, according to information reported by ESPN.

This unexpected injury will keep Richardson out of action for at least four games. This is disappointing news for the 22-year-old quarterback, who has struggled to establish himself as a starter since joining the NFL.

In 17 games, he has completed just 50.6% of his passes for 2,400 yards, with 11 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions.

Daniel Jones shines in Richardson's absence

Since Daniel Jones took over at the helm of the Colts' offense, Indianapolis has posted an impressive 5-1 record. The former Giants quarterback seems to be coming back to life under his new colors: he currently ranks 7th in the NFL for passing yards, with a total of 1502 in just six games.

This puts some pressure on Richardson, whose development has been slowed by injuries and inconsistency. If Jones continues on his current path, the Colts may be tempted to extend his starting role even after the young prospect returns.

The Colts will look to continue their momentum next Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, despite the prolonged absence of their quarterback of the future.

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