"INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is likely to miss multiple games after suffering an orbital fracture in a freak pregame incident on Sunday, according to multiple sources. Richardson, the primary backup to starter Daniel Jones, was hospitalized after a pole that he had affixed an elastic stretch band to snapped during his pregame routine, resulting in the pole forcefully impacting his face."
"The swelling is so significant that Richardson's vision is temporarily impaired, though there is not believed to be any damage to his eye. The bands are used by all of the Colts quarterbacks in the same manner before all practices and games. When used on the field, the bands are often tied to the goal posts. But Sunday's incident occurred in the locker room, where the stretching routine sometimes takes place."
"Meanwhile, the Colts are deliberating on how to proceed at quarterback in Richardson's absence. Rookie Riley Leonard, a sixth-round pick from Notre Dame, is the only remaining quarterback on the roster. The Colts, according to a source, will consider signing a veteran to back up Jones depending on Richardson's timeline. But given the dearth of options in free agency, Leonard is under consideration for the job, the source said."
Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. suffered an orbital fracture after a pole snapped while he used an elastic stretch band during a pregame routine, striking his face. He was hospitalized with significant swelling that has temporarily impaired his vision, though there is not believed to be any damage to his eye. The elastic bands are routinely used by Colts quarterbacks and the incident occurred in the locker room. One source described the event as a freak accident. With Richardson sidelined, rookie Riley Leonard is the only remaining quarterback and the Colts may sign a veteran depending on recovery timelines and free-agent options.
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