Steichen discusses Richardson and backup QB competition after Day 1 of camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Following the first training camp practice on July 29, Shane Steichen provided updates on Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard. Steichen expressed satisfaction with Richardson's progress after his eye injury and noted that both quarterbacks will compete for the backup role. Richardson has focused on refining his footwork and overall mechanics, aiming to improve his career completion rate of 50.6 percent. Despite a trade request remaining on the table, Colts GM Chris Ballard stated they would not trade Richardson easily.
- •Shane Steichen comments on Day 1 of training camp.
- •Richardson competes with Riley Leonard for backup QB position.
- •Richardson focuses on footwork and mechanics improvement.
- •Colts GM states they won't trade Richardson easily.
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Steichen on Anthony Richardson, backup QB competition after Day 1 of camp
"Following the first training camp practice, Shane Steichen weighed in on Anthony Richardson and the backup QB competition.
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