It didn’t even take Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson long to get hurt again, as Richardson suffered an arm injury after getting sacked against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. Colts fans didn’t take long to hit social media with their reactions.
Richardson started the Colts’ first preseason game, battling Daniel Jones for the No. 1 spot at quarterback. After being sacked, Richardson went to the sideline and will not return due to an injured finger.
What Were Colts Fans Saying Online?
ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported just minutes after Richardson left the game that he was not returning.
Colts fans were in full-throated displeasure about the situation.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson is out for the remainder of tonight’s game due to a finger injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2025
One fan wrote on X, “Anthony Richardson leaving game injured…water is wet.”
Anthony Richardson leaving game injured…water is wet.
— chris (@CVas317) August 7, 2025
Another Colts fan pointed out that Richardson is pretty big to get sacked like he did against the Ravens. The fan wrote on X, “Anthony Richardson too big to be getting injured like this.”
Anthony Richardson too big to be getting injured like this.
— ChlaMedia 🎭 (@ChlaMedia69) August 7, 2025
Did Richardson really lose his job by being injured early? This fan sure thinks so and states it plainly, writing, “Anthony Richardson lost his job. . .”
Anthony Richardson lost his job. . .
— 🐐 (@TwinnTheGoat) August 7, 2025
This Colts fan pretty much threw in the towel when it comes to having Richardson as QB1 for the team. The fan wrote, “Just give me Daniel Jones all year I’m so over the Anthony Richardson experience”.
Just give me Daniel Jones all year I’m so over the Anthony Richardson experience
— babreed (@CardinalsRed96) August 7, 2025
And, of course, one fan isn’t putting up with Richardson being somewhat brittle while on the field. This person wrote, “Glass boy back at it again”.
Glass boy back at it again
— GREATEST SHOOTER OF ALL TIME (@TREYAREA555) August 7, 2025
Colts fans have seen plenty of Richardson being on the ground or leaving the field with injuries. This fan knows something about the player’s past, writing, “Some things never change. The guy is stays hurt”.
Some things never change.
The guy is stays hurt https://t.co/ZgI1Yt09BI
— Zach Roberts (@ZRob4444) August 7, 2025
Will Richardson be able to stay in one piece? “Anthony Richardson maaaaaan idk Kinda self destructing” was how this fan sized up the situation on Thursday night.
Anthony Richardson maaaaaan idk
Kinda self destructing
— ⚡️URGE (@SurgeTheShooter) August 7, 2025
Critical voices are also questioning Richardson’s ability to stay healthy. This fan said on X, “If you’re Anthony Richardson, you quite literally have to play through the injuries at this point. It’s like he’s just ok with getting the paycheck and going home.”
If you’re Anthony Richardson, you quite literally have to play through the injuries at this point. It’s like he’s just ok with getting the paycheck and going home.
— Grimm (@grimm1216) August 7, 2025
Will Colts Medical Personnel Check Out Richardson?
Indianapolis was only able to score six points in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The Colts gave up two touchdowns.
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/v0JbEMWDL6 https://t.co/FEmDEMuEE7
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 7, 2025
Jones, who came to Indianapolis after a rough season with the New York Giants, saw more action in the second quarter.
Colts fans will be watching how he performs with cautious eyes toward Richardson’s future.
Of course, this is the first game of the NFL preseason. Colts medical personnel will examine Richardson’s injured finger more closely in the coming days. Fans will also want to know if the team is going to get another quarterback at this point.
