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Colts QB Battle for Backup Spot | Indianapolis Colts News
- Published
- August 10, 2026
- Duration
- 1:41
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
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 Richar…
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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: Rich
Themes
- football