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Richardson Edges Leonard for Backup QB Role | Indianapolis Colts News
- Published
- September 4, 2026
- Duration
- 1:54
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- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
The Indianapolis Colts have chosen Anthony Richardson as Daniel Jones’s backup QB — a surprise given Richardson’s rocky start, including a trade request. But his strong preseason showing — 60% completion rate, a rushing TD — edged out Riley Leonard, who struggled with accuracy and turnovers. Richardson’s ability to lead scoring drives gave him the edge, w…
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The Indianapolis Colts have chosen Anthony Richardson as Daniel Jones’s backup QB — a surprise given Richardson’s rocky start, including a trade request. But his strong preseason showing — 60% completion rate, a rushing TD — edged out Riley Leonard, who struggled with accuracy and turnovers. Richardson’s ability to lead scoring drives gave him the edge, while Leonard’s past opportunities, including a stint last season when Jones was injured, ended in injury or limited action. With Richardson a f
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- football