Anthony Richardson injury update: Colts star ruled out early after taking two big hits vs. Steelers

Teddy Ricketson

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The Indianapolis Colts are taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 of the NFL season. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been scrutinized this season because of his high turnover numbers. 

Fans got a look at backup quarterback Joe Flacco in Week 4, but it wasn't because of Richardson's continued poor play. The dual-threat quarterback was injured after a big hit but returned for a play. He got popped again, and this play caused him to head to the locker room. 

The Sporting News will bring you the latest updates on Richardson as the Colts look to big up a big AFC win over the Steelers in Week 4. 

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Anthony Richardson injury updates

Richardson is questionable to return with a hip injury. The first big hit that Richardson took caused the hip injury. You can see the quarterback on the ground, motioning toward his hip and wincing in pain. He left the field but was quick to return. 

Richardson came back onto the field, albeit while limping. Indianapolis went with an option, and the quarterback kept it. He made a late decision to give himself up, and Steelers defender Minkah Fitzpatrick tried to stop his hit but still made contact directly with Richardson's helmet. The quarterback looks a little stunned, and he then gets up and leaves the field. Flacco takes back over as Richardson bypasses the blue medical tent and heads to the locker room.

While it was reported that Richardson sprinted back onto the sidelines from the locker room, the quarterback has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. 

NFL Network's Cam Wolfe reports that early indications are that Richardson is dealing with a hip pointer.  The Colts do have a 17-point lead late in the second quarter, and they may be extra cautious with the quarterback, given his injury history. 

After the game, Richardson said that he wanted to go back into the game, but found that he couldn't push off and accelerate like normal. 

Wolfe also reports that the Colts' initial hope is that Richardson won't be forced to miss any game time as a result of his hip pointer.

Colts QB depth chart

Depth Chart PositionPlayer Name
1.Anthony Richardson
2.Joe Flacco
3.Sam Ehlinger (Emergency QB)

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Teddy Ricketson

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Teddy Ricketson is a Digital Content Producer at The Sporting News. He joined the team in 2024 after spending the last three years writing for Vox Media as part of its DK Nation/Network team. Teddy does his best to support the South Carolina Gamecocks and Carolina Panthers, but tends to have more fun cheering on the Atlanta Braves. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife, Brooke, and their two dogs, Bo and Hootie.