Colts’ QB suffers concussion
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson sustained a concussion Sunday against the Houston Texans. Richardson was taken to the locker room early in the second quarter to be evaluated and the team later announced that he was out with a concussion. Richardson ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter to help the Colts build a 14-7 lead. He went to the medical tent after a drive to start the second quarter and was soon escorted to the locker room. The Colts won the game 31-20. Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the draft, was 6 of 10 for 56 yards passing. His touchdown runs were for 18 and 15 yards. He was replaced by Gardner Minshew.
Clemson loses starting WR
Clemson starting receiver Cole Turner will miss the rest of the season after tearing three abductor muscles in his team’s 48-14 win over Florida Atlantic this past Saturday night. Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney detailed Turner’s injury on Sunday. Turner is a 6-1, 185-pound second-year freshman from Vestavia Hills, Ala., who started the opener at Duke and again against the Owls. He missed the second game against Charleston Southern due to a lower body injury. Turner had three catches for 28 yards in his two appearances this season. He played in three games a year ago, catching eight passes for 162 yards before redshirting.
Tarleton WR discharged
Tarleton State said receiver Jaden Smith was discharged from the hospital and back home Sunday, a day after a scary scene in which he was taken off the field mobilized on a stretcher. “We have great news to share! Jaden Smith was discharged from the hospital overnight and has returned to Stephenville with members of our athletic training staff! Thank you Texan Nation and Red Raider fans for your prayers and well wishes,” the school posted on social media Sunday. Smith was hurt in the fourth quarter of the Texans’ 41-3 loss at Texas Tech on Saturday night. He was down near the goal line for several minutes after a play while being treated by trainers from both teams. He was stabilized on a stretcher before being put on a motorized cart. The FCS school said afterward that Smith was transported to the hospital for further evaluation but had full neurological function. Smith gave a thumbs-up with both hands as the cart was driving off the field.