RileyLeonard

News: 17 hours agoLeonard completed three of seven passes for 48 yards and an interception in Saturday's 25-16 preseason loss to the Lions. He added three yards on three carries.

Spin: Anthony Richardson got the start under center for the Colts and had a quiet but efficient performance before turning the offense over to Leonard in the second quarter. The 2025 sixth-round pick led a TD drive on his first possession, capped by a DJ Giddens six-yard run, but Leonard then made a poor decision trying to avoid pressure and got picked off just outside the red zone the next time Indianapolis had the ball. Saturday's performances didn't do much to clarify who will begin the season as Daniel Jones' backup, with both potential No. 2's having good and bad moments in camp and during the preseason.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Leonard is expected to operate as the Colts' No. 2 quarterback this season. It's a notable designation, as starter Daniel Jones continues to recover from a torn Achilles suffered in Week 14 last season. Should Jones miss time to begin the 2026 season, Leonard is positioned to start. Leonard made one start as a rookie, throwing for 270 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 21 yards and an additional score, primarily against Houston's backup defense in Week 18. The 2025 sixth-round pick adds value with his legs, but he'd be no more than a fringe QB2 even if called on to start.