Anthony Richardson's finger completely twisted; photos show gruesome injury vs Ravens

Anthony Richardson was forced out of the Colts vs Ravens preseason game on Thursday after sustaining a finger injury in the first quarter.

Published on: Aug 8, 2025, 06:32:31 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Anthony Richardson was forced out of the Indianapolis Colts vs the Baltimore Ravens preseason game on Thursday after sustaining a finger injury in the first quarter. The QB went down on a blind-side sack by David Ojabo. He was visibly in pain, and the team confirmed he would not return to the game. Thursday was Richardson's first shot at securing the Colts’ starting quarterback job. However, the abrupt end to his game has sparked several questions.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) is sacked by Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (90) (AP)

Meanwhile, social media users posted visuals from the scene showing Richardson's pinky finger completely twisted. The scary photos went viral.

Anthony Richardson finger injury

On the Colts’ second offensive series, Ravens linebacker Ojabo came free off the right edge and leveled Richardson, who never saw him coming. The hit left the second-year quarterback favoring his right (throwing) arm, and he did not return.

Richardson was replaced by offseason acquisition Daniel Jones, his main competition for the QB1 spot. Whether Richardson’s exit was merely precautionary or the result of a more serious finger injury remains unclear.

Before leaving, the former fourth-overall pick completed 2 of 3 passes for 21 yards, leading an opening field-goal drive. His lone incompletion was nearly intercepted. On the second play of his second possession, Ojabo broke through untouched, forcing Richardson to the turf and to the sideline.

Injuries have been a recurring theme for Richardson since entering the league. As a rookie in 2023, he missed 13 games with a sprained A/C joint in his throwing shoulder.

The 2024 season brought more setbacks, back, foot, and hip issues, along with a midseason benching.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard added Jones this offseason to push Richardson in camp. Now, with Jones taking the reins earlier than anticipated in the preseason opener, the team will be watching closely to see how this latest setback impacts the quarterback competition.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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