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Colts Coach Confirms Riley Leonard as Backup for Week 8
10/27/2025
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- Colts head coach Shane Steichen says Riley Leonard will remain Daniel Jones's backup for Week 8 vs. Tennessee Titans.
- Leonard has served as backup since Anthony Richardson was injured and placed on injured reserve.
- Daniel Jones has excelled as the starter and could earn a contract extension.
- Leonard has not yet appeared in a regular-season game but impressed in the preseason.
- Richardson’s orbital fracture and surgery leave his return uncertain.
