Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left Thursday’s preseason game with an injury to the pinky finger on his throwing hand and did not return.
Richardson was diagnosed with a dislocated pinky, but all X-rays came back clean, the team said. He is expected to return to the practice field in the coming days.
According to Dr. David Chao, Pro Football Doc, Richardson likely sustained a collateral ligament tear of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. The injury generally heals without surgery, and quarterbacks can play with the finger taped or “buddy taped” to an adjacent finger, with minimal effect on grip or throwing mechanics.
The pinky injury is the latest setback in Richardson’s young career. He missed organized team activities and minicamp this offseason with a shoulder injury, and the Colts signed veteran quarterback Daniel Jones. Richardson faces continued competition for the starting job as Week 1 approaches.
Sign up to our FREE Weekly Newsletter here for all of our best injury-insights, free injury-based picks and special offers!
Get Pro Football Doc's 2025 Football Injury Preview
Available FREE for annual subscribers to SIC Picks or SIC Data.
The season preview, valued at $49.99 will be released first to annual subscribers this week!
USE THE PROMO CODE: PRESEASON FOR $100 OFF THE SIC PICKS OR $60 OFF THE SIC DATA CLICK HERE!
Sign up to SIC Picks from less than $2 a day or SIC Data from less than $1 a day
NEED AN EDGE ON THE NFL? - USE SIC PICKS FOR PROVEN WINNING PICKS CASHING AT 56.5% ON SPREADS OVER SIX YEARS!
SIC PICKS ARE BASED ON INSIDER INJURY KNOWLEDGE FROM FORMER PRO SPORTS TEAM DOCTORS TO GIVE YOU A WINNING EDGE IN SPORTS BETTING!
SIC PICKS are powered by the proven SIC Score algorithms from our exclusive panel of former Pro Sports Team doctors to give you a sports betting edge. Each day our team of doctors analyze the players and teams and share their expert insights to help you make informed bets on the biggest unknown to sportsbooks and sports bettors - player health and injuries!
For our Best Bets including spreads, totals, props and live in game with instant alerts as game day opportunities arise with research notes, sign up to SIC Picks here for less than $2 a day on an annual plan.
Sign up to SIC Picks today to get our picks sent direct to your cell!
