Riley Leonard - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

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

Colts place transition tag on Daniel Jones and Breece Hall gets franchise tag from Jets

The Indianapolis Colts placed a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones and the New York Jets used the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall as teams beat the deadline to pl...

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Anthony Richardson trade report sends an unmistakable message to Riley Leonard The Indianapolis Colts are given Anthony Richardson the OK to seek a trade. What does that mean for Riley Leonard?

FEBRUARY 26 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Buffalo Bills interview Philip Rivers for head coaching job

Philip Rivers has interviewed with the Buffalo Bills for their head coaching job

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

2025 Rookie Review: Riley Leonard View some of the best photos from quarterback Riley Leonard's rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts.

JANUARY 22 • COLTS.COM

2025 Colts Rookie Review: Riley Leonard takes advantages of his opportunities Leonard appeared in five games (one start) as a rookie, completing 39 passes for 415 yards and two touchdowns. He also had six carries for 2...

JANUARY 22 • COLTS.COM

Chris Ballard makes it clear Colts still don't firmly believe in Riley Leonard Chris Ballard had a chance to make sure Indianapolis Colts fans knew where Riley Leonard stood. He didn't.

JANUARY 10 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts QB Riley Leonard nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 18 Leonard, in his first career start on Sunday, completed 21-of-34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns as well as three carries for 21 rus...

JANUARY 6 • COLTS.COM

Ballard, Steichen getting another chance from Colts owners despite second-half collapse

Indianapolis Colts co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon liked what she saw the first 10 games

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Locker Talk: Riley Leonard on the 2025 season Quarterback Riley Leonard met with the media to reflect on his rookie season with the Colts, his confidence heading into the offseason, what...

JANUARY 5 • COLTS.COM

Locker Talk: Philip Rivers on the 2025 season Quarterback Philip Rivers met with the media to discuss his return to the Colts and the NFL, his respect for the team and the Colts' organiz...

JANUARY 5 • COLTS.COM

Notre Dame QBs have lost their last 25 NFL starts as Riley Leonard extends crazy drought streak | Sporting News This is almost impossible to believe.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colts' Riley Leonard makes history only done by Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck | Sporting News The rookie did something pretty special.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colts planning to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen for next season despite collapse

New Indianapolis Colts co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and her two sisters appear poised to bring back general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen for next season

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Riley Leonard: 'Every snap that I was out there, I had goosebumps' The former Fairhope High School star threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first NFL start on Sunday.

JANUARY 4 • AL.COM

Produced three TDs in first start Leonard completed 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans. He added 21 rushing yards and a TD on three carries,...

Impact Despite the turnovers it was a surprisingly productive performance from the sixth-round rookie in his first career NFL start, against an elite Houston defense that still had something to play for when the game began. Both of Leonard's passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and the QB's one-yard rushing score in the third quarter briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. The Colts' quarterback situation heading into 2026 remains murky with Daniel Jones (Achilles) a free agent and Anthony Richardson (eye) barely playing this season and getting little chance to further his development, but Leonard is highly unlikely to find himself at the top of the depth chart in Week 1.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Riley Leonard: Colts at Texans postgame Quarterback Riley Leonard speaks with the media following his first career NFL start in Week 18 versus the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

5 major observations from Colts' Riley Leonard's performance against the Texans The Indianapolis Colts finished their 2025 season with Riley Leonard at quarterback. How did he do against the Houston Texans?

JANUARY 4 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts QB Riley Leonard exceeds expectations in first career start: 'He can definitely play in this league for a long time' Leonard was 21-of-34 for 270 yards and two touchdowns, and had three carries for 21 rushing yards and a touchdown, in Sunday's loss to the H...

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

Riley Leonard's best plays from 3-TD game vs. Texans in Week 18 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard's best plays from his three-touchdown game vs. the Houston Texans during Week 18 of the 2025 NF...

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

Riley Leonard impresses in first career start, Alec Pierce reaches 1,000 yards but Colts end 2025 season with seventh consecutive loss The Colts' 2025 season concluded with a 38-30 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Leonard dances around defenders on impressive RPO scramble score Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard refuses to be stopped on a wild run-pass-option read scramble into the end zone on a 1-yard rus...

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Leonard beams pass to Downs over the middle for 23 yards Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard dials up dime to wide receiver Josh Downs over the middle for 23 yards.

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Riley Leonard with a pass completion to Alec Pierce for a 53-yard Gain vs. Houston Texans Riley Leonard with a pass completion to Alec Pierce for a 53-yard Gain vs. Houston Texans, 01/04/2026

JANUARY 4 • COLTS.COM

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

Colts place transition tag on Daniel Jones and Breece Hall gets franchise tag from Jets

Buffalo Bills interview Philip Rivers for head coaching job

Ballard, Steichen getting another chance from Colts owners despite second-half collapse

Colts planning to bring back Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen for next season despite collapse