By Ben Morse, CNN

(CNN) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson missed the team’s Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday after suffering an orbital eye fracture in a freak elastic band accident during pregame warmups.

Richardson, the Colts’ back-up signal-caller, sustained the eye injury in the locker-room and was quickly ruled out of the game. Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen confirmed afterwards that the 23-year-old was taken to hospital.

According to ESPN, a source said that the injury occurred when an apparatus used by players to attach warmup bands to instruments malfunctioned, resulting in an impact with Richardson’s face.

CNN Sports has contacted the Colts for comment.

Richardson missed the Colts’ 31-27 victory over the Cardinals, with third-strin

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