Anthony Richardson beats Riley Leonard for Colts backup QB job behind Daniel Jones

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen named Anthony Richardson the backup quarterback behind Daniel Jones for the 2026 season opener.

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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen named Anthony Richardson as the team's backup quarterback for the 2026 season opener, beating Riley Leonard for the QB2 role behind starter Daniel Jones. ^[1] Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones stated on September 4, 2026, that he is 100% healthy and ready for full-speed action ahead of the 2026 NFL season opener. ^[2] Anthony Richardson had previously requested a trade from the Colts, but the team granted permission for him to seek a trade without offering a return in exchange. ^[3] Richardson was selected as the backup because he outperformed Leonard in preseason production, throwing one interception compared to Leonard's two and rushing for 53 yards and a score. ^[4] Richardson has made 15 career starts in the NFL and was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. ^[5]

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones stated on September 4, 2026, that he is 100% healthy and ready for full-speed action ahead of the 2026 NFL season opener. · Yahoo! Sports

Anthony Richardson had previously requested a trade from the Colts, but the team granted permission for him to seek a trade without offering a return in exchange. · CBS Sports

Richardson was selected as the backup because he outperformed Leonard in preseason production, throwing one interception compared to Leonard's two and rushing for 53 yards and a score. · CBS Sports

Richardson has made 15 career starts in the NFL and was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. · CBS Sports

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