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Anthony Richardson Sr. to start at QB for Colts in preseason opener vs. Patriots, Riley Leonard to start vs. Falcons Daniel Jones will not play in at least the Colts' first two preseason games.

AUGUST 11 • COLTS.COM

Colts' Anthony Richardson, Riley Leonard Reveal Mindset on QB2 Battle The Indianapolis Colts are looking for consistency from quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard.

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Set to play Thursday Leonard is set to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leonard is preparing to share snaps with Anthony Richardson as the two battle it out for the backup quarterback role behind starter Daniel Jones. It remains unclear which contender is set to receive the dominant snap share Thursday, and in-game performance will likely play a role in the final decision.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

QBs Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard on how they each feel about backup QB competition | 2026 Training camp media availability Anthony Richardson Sr. breaks down what's been working well for him in camp, and what he's looking to improve on as the Colts enter the firs...

AUGUST 9 • COLTS.COM

HC Shane Steichen on backup quarterback duel, week in New England | 2026 Training camp media availability After the Colts' last practice before heading to New England, head coach Shane Steichen provides an injury update on wide receiver Josh Down...

AUGUST 9 • COLTS.COM

Training Camp Notebook: How Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson Sr. feel about where they stand in backup battle Both quarterbacks will see playing time in Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots.

AUGUST 9 • COLTS.COM

Shane Steichen on Jonathan Taylor's impact and the Colts' QB competition | 2026 Training camp media availability Head coach Shane Steichen discusses what Jonathan Taylor means to the Colts on and off the field and breaks down the competition behind cent...

AUGUST 7 • COLTS.COM

Riley Leonard keeps giving the Colts another reason to believe A backup quarterback battle is happening at the Indianapolis Colts' training camp, and Riley Leonard has the edge over Anthony Richardson so...

AUGUST 5 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

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.

JULY 31 • 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.

JULY 30 • 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...

JULY 30 • 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.

JULY 30 • 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

JULY 29 • 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...

JULY 28 • 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

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JUNE 4 • FOX SPORTS

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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

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

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

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

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