Colts plan to use Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson at quarterback
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson will manage quarterback duties in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots. No decision has been revealed regarding Daniel Jones' participation; Steichen did not rule him out. The Colts have a joint practice with New England scheduled for Tuesday, which may limit the starters' play in the upcoming game. Jones is recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon and is still under nine months from surgery, further complicating the situation. Steichen emphasized the competitive nature of the quarterback battle, stating, 'Someone’s gotta win a job and go take it.'
- •Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson will handle quarterback duties against New England.
- •Daniel Jones' role remains uncertain as he recovers from injury.
- •The Colts are participating in a joint practice with the Patriots before the game.
- •Steichen cited a competitive battle among quarterbacks for the starting position.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Colts’ Shane Steichen reveals preseason opener plan at QB
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Steichen reveals Colts' plan at quarterback for first preseason game
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Colts Shane Steichen on the quarterback plan vs New England Patriots
"Shane Steichen revealed the Colts' plan at quarterback for the team's first preseason game with New England.
"Colts coach Shane Steichen provided an update on who will play quarterback vs Patriots in preseason opener
"Colts head coach Shane Steichen has a plan at QB for preseason.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:17 AMColts’ Shane Steichen reveals preseason opener plan at QB
Colts head coach Shane Steichen has a plan at QB for preseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 9:36 PMSteichen reveals Colts' plan at quarterback for first preseason game
Shane Steichen revealed the Colts' plan at quarterback for the team's first preseason game with New England.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:46 PMColts Shane Steichen on the quarterback plan vs New England Patriots
Colts coach Shane Steichen provided an update on who will play quarterback vs Patriots in preseason opener
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