Fans Assign Blame After Anthony Richardson Gets Injured in Colts Preseason Game

Fans Assign Blame After Anthony Richardson Gets Injured in Colts Preseason Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

With his chance to be an NFL starter on the line, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was hoping to make a major leap in Year 3. However, his potential bounce-back season may be over before it even gets started due to an injury he suffered in Thursday's preseason game.

With the Colts taking on the Baltimore Ravens to open up their respective preseasons, Richardson attempted just three passes before he saw his day come to an end.

In the first quarter with 7:34 remaining, Richardson dropped back for a pass and was a sitting duck before Ravens linebacker David Ojabo came flying in to record the sack.

This is the play where Anthony Richardson was injured — sacked by David Ojabo, who came in untouched. It appears to be an arm injury for Richardson.pic.twitter.com/v0JbEMWDL6https://t.co/FEmDEMuEE7

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 7, 2025

The hit resulted in a finger injury for Richardson, prompting fans online to blast his offensive line and running back for not picking up Ojabo.

"That's on the RB," said one fan.

"Don’t play your QB behind a backup o line," wrote another.

"Blocking in mid-season form," joked a third

"How do you let him go untouched," questioned another.

As reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, the injury prevented Richardson from returning for the rest of the game.

While it's easy to blame the offensive line, setting up the right protection is also a pivotal aspect of being a quarterback, so Richardson is also to blame for the lapse.

In terms of what this means for his chance as a starter, Richardson was already on thin ice due to his struggles last season. So, his inability to play certainly won't help him win the quarterback battle with Jones.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 8, 2025, where it first appeared.