Colts QB Battle for Backup Spot | Indianapolis Colts News

Colts head coach Shane Steichen is throwing both Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard into the fire for their first preseason game against the Patriots, as starter Daniel Jones sits out to avoid risk on new turf. With neither QB firmly locked in as backup, the competition is tight — both showed flashes but also inconsistency. Last year, Jones edged Richardson partly due to preseason performance and off-field work ethic; now, similar evaluations are underway. The business angle adds tension: Richardson is a free agent seeking a trade, while Leonard is under contract through 2028. If Richardson doesn’t stand out, Leonard may be the long-term keeper — a strategic move to invest in the player with his future already secured. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e595566568bedff1