Texans BREAKING: Colts Rookie QB Anthony Richardson Injured, Ruled OUT

The Houston Texans' offensive line has taken another blow with Laremy Tunsil out against the Colts. And now the Colts have a problem with Anthony Richardson heading to the locker room with an injury.

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans will be extremely short during their Week 2 contest against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. The Texans announced that Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil will miss his first game of the 2023 season due to a knee injury. 

UPDATE: INJURY REPORT: An in-game concern, as C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson are engaged in a rookie QB showdown: Richardson, the Colts QB who has opened this game with a pair of rushing TDs, is heading back to the locker room after being evaluated in the medical tent. ... and is being evaluated for a concussion.

And more: Richardson has now been ruled out of this game with a possible concussion. Meanwhile, coming into the game ...

Tunsil had an up-and-down week at practice, where he only participated on Thursday. He came into Sunday's contest as questionable. Tunsil is one of seven players who will be inactive against the Colts joining Jimmie Ward, Jalen Pitre, Case Keenum, Mike Boone, Alex Austin and Neville Hewitt.

Pitre will miss the first game of his pro career due to a bruised lung. He sustained the injury during the Texans' Week 1 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens, where he was hospitalized after coughing up blood.   

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Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud was questionable for Houston's home opener due to a shoulder injury. But following warm-ups, the former Ohio State prospect will play against his contemporary, Anthony Richardson.

"All of the physical traits pop out, but to me, he can sling the ball around," Stroud said. "He really has a great deep ball, he’s very accurate in the RPO game. He drives the ball really well, and of course, he’s very athletic and he’s hard to bring down. He’s built in a lab, so you’ve really got to be on your ‘A-game,’ because he’s going to bring it every time."

Stroud will make his second consecutive career start. He threw for 242 yards while competing 63.6 percent of his passes in his debut against the Ravens.