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Riley Leonard’s Rise as QB2
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- May 29, 2026
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- 115
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Summary
The Indianapolis Colts’ QB battle is heating up as Daniel Jones holds the starting job, but the backup spot is fiercely contested between Anthony Richardson Sr. and rising rookie Riley Leonard. Richardson’s season was derailed by a freak injury, and his future looks uncertain. Leonard, meanwhile, is stepping into year two with momentum—playing in five games, starting the finale, and showing flashes of potential despite a knee injury. He’s focused on mastering Coach Steichen’s system, not just playing QB2, but elevating the entire offense. Steichen has been impressed with Leonard’s command, vision, and classroom-to-field translation during OTAs. With Jones sidelined until camp, both QBs have time to prove themselves—but Leonard’s three-year contract and steady growth make him the team’s clear favorite to win the backup role. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/031c2624457bf3dc