Riley Leonard - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Logging second-team reps Leonard is in a competition for the No. 2 quarterback role in Indianapolis in 2026, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official website reports.

Impact Leonard continues to split reps with Anthony Richardson with the Colts' second-team offense as training camp gets underway. The second-year pro was impressive in his only start last season, completing 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing an interception in the Colts' 38-30 loss to the Texans in Week 18. Leonard and Richardson are both expected to be members of the Colts' initial 53-man roster in 2026.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Colts QB2 Battle Remains Wide Open Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard remain neck and neck in the Colts’ battle to back up Daniel Jones.

20 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jim Bob Cooter talks QB2 battle, wide receiver room | 2026 Training camp media availability With the backup quarterback position up in the air, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter details what he's eyeing in Riley Leonard and Antho...

1 DAY AGO • COLTS.COM

Training Camp Notebook: How Colts are setting up backup quarterback competition between Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson Sr. The Colts have begun training camp with Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson Sr. splitting reps with the second-team offense.

1 DAY AGO • COLTS.COM

Daniel Jones checks off one goal by returning to full practice work as the Colts open training camp

Daniel Jones already has accomplished one feat with the Indianapolis Colts this season

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Colts Training Camp Preview: Daniel Jones' mobility, Anthony Richardson Sr. & Riley Leonard battle for QB2, competition at wide receiver, linebacker & safety The Colts reported to Grand Park on Tuesday, with their first practice of training camp taking place Wednesday. Here are the biggest things...

3 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM

Colts 2026 Training Camp Preview: Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson Sr. and how things may shake out at quarterback The Colts will arrive at Grand Park for training camp two weeks from Tuesday knowing who their QB1 is. But plenty of questions remain, and w...

JULY 14 • COLTS.COM

Colts have an obvious choice with Riley Leonard and no excuse to ignore it In what could turn out to be a season-altering decision, the Indianapolis Colts have one clear choice when it comes to quarterback Riley Leo...

JUNE 18 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Battling for the backup role Leonard battled with Anthony Richardson in 11-on-11 practice throughout mandatory mini-camp and still has a chance to seize the backup role, Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar report...

Impact Starting quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) remains unavailable for team drills. Leonard and Richardson have competed heavily for control of the starting offense in his absence. Head coach Shane Steichen said there is currently no clear winner, and both quarterbacks will continue to battle it out for potential snaps as Jones works his way back from the Achilles injury that derailed the Colts' 2025 season.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

QB Daniel Jones eager to be full participant in practice, meanwhile Colts continue to play it safe

Daniel Jones laughed Tuesday when he told reporters he had asked the Indianapolis Colts to let him rejoin full team activities this week

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots

With Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown off the market, here are five top remaining trade candidates and the best potential landing spot for each.

JUNE 4 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots

Colts QB Daniel Jones takes another significant step in his way back from torn Achilles tendon

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was cleared to participate in seven-on-seven drills Monday, capping another significant step in his comeback from a torn right Achilles...

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Why Riley Leonard Has Inside Track to Colts' QB2 Role The Indianapolis Colts enter year four of the Shane Steichen era with another quarterback battle set to take place this summer, but this is...

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Colts' Shane Steichen Details Anthony Richardson's Place in QB Battle Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen revealed where the QB2 competition stands between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Anthony Richardson takes snaps with Colts starters as Daniel Jones does position group work

Backup quarterback Anthony Richardson took snaps with the Indianapolis Colts starters while Daniel Jones stuck to the positional group stuff Wednesday

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Where Colts QBs Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard stand as OTAs begin Jones took individual snaps Wednesday, while Richardson and Leonard split team reps.

MAY 27 • COLTS.COM

Riley Leonard talks Year 2 growth, Daniel Jones, Notre Dame & golf groups | The Colts Show JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts quarterback Riley Leonard for a look into how the second-year QB is handling the opportunity ahead of him d...

MAY 26 • COLTS.COM

Riley Leonard clears the air on Daniel Jones' "misunderstood" presence in Colts locker room Sophomore quarterback Riley Leonard has been leading the offense during voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs) in Daniel Jones' absence.

MAY 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Riley Leonard could complicate Colts QB situation vs Chiefs in primetime A rumor that the Indianapolis Colts could be facing the Kansas City Chiefs early in the 2026 season could mean great things for Riley Leonar...

MAY 14 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Shane Steichen on players back for the offseason program, Daniel Jones next steps | 2026 Offseason Watch head coach Shane Steichen speak with the media as the Colts' offseason program gets underway, discussing Daniel Jones' rehab and next...

APRIL 21 • COLTS.COM

Riley Leonard talks offseason preparation and approach | 2026 Offseason media availability Watch Riley Leonard speak with the media during the Colts' offseason program, discussing his offseason approach, plans to maximize reps and...

APRIL 21 • COLTS.COM

Indianapolis Colts belief in Riley Leonard may already be fading The Indianapolis Colts appear set to go with Riley Leonard as QB2, but for how long is a real question.

APRIL 21 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts enter draft with promising news on QB Daniel Jones and looking to make some deals

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard enjoyed seeing his players back in town for Monday’s first offseason workout

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Riley Leonard did something unexpected to land with the Colts Riley Leonard was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2025, but in the course of the transaction, Leonard lost money.

APRIL 17 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

What is the Transition Tag? What to Know About Tag Daniel Jones Received

What is the transition tag and how does it apply to Daniel Jones? Here's what to know about Jones' situation.

MARCH 4 • FOX SPORTS

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