Steichen assesses Colts backup QB competition ahead of second preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Ahead of the Indianapolis Colts' second preseason game on Saturday, head coach Shane Steichen discussed the backup quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard. Both players showed promise during training camp, with Steichen noting that consistency will determine the winner of the role. Richardson had a stronger performance in the preseason opener, while Leonard is set to start against Atlanta. Steichen indicated there is no set timeline for naming the backup quarterback as evaluations will continue over the next two weeks.
- •Shane Steichen evaluating backup QB competition for Colts.
- •Anthony Richardson performed well in preseason opener.
- •Riley Leonard will start the upcoming game against Atlanta.
- •No set timetable for naming the backup quarterback.
- •Evaluations continue over the next two weeks.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Steichen evaluates Colts backup QB competition before 2nd preseason game
"Heading into the Colts' second preseason game, Shane Steichen evaluated where things stand in the backup quarterback competition.
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