Riley Leonard
23-Year-Old
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
415
TD
2
INT
3
YDS
27
TD
2
2025 Projections
Produces three TDs in first start
Leonard completed 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 38-30 loss to the Texans. He added 21 rushing yards and a TD on three carries but lost two fumbles.
ANALYSIS
Despite the turnovers, it was a surprisingly productive performance from the sixth-round rookie in his first career NFL start against an elite Houston defense that still had something to play for when the game began. Both of Leonard's passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and the QB's one-yard rushing score in the third quarter briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. The Colts' quarterback situation heading into 2026 remains murky with Daniel Jones (Achilles) a free agent and Anthony Richardson (eye) barely playing this season and getting little chance to further his development, but Leonard is unlikely to find himself at the top of the depth chart in Week 1.
Despite the turnovers, it was a surprisingly productive performance from the sixth-round rookie in his first career NFL start against an elite Houston defense that still had something to play for when the game began. Both of Leonard's passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and the QB's one-yard rushing score in the third quarter briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. The Colts' quarterback situation heading into 2026 remains murky with Daniel Jones (Achilles) a free agent and Anthony Richardson (eye) barely playing this season and getting little chance to further his development, but Leonard is unlikely to find himself at the top of the depth chart in Week 1.
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6' 4"Weight
213 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
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Week 18 start confirmed
Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Wednesday that Leonard will start Sunday's season finale against the Texans, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
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In line to start season finale
The Colts plan to have Leonard start at quarterback in Sunday's season finale at Houston, Stephen Holder and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com report.
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Could be option to start Week 18
Leonard could be an option to start the Colts' regular-season finale next Sunday against the Texans, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
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Remaining backup in Week 17
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Leonard will remain in a backup role Sunday against the Jaguars while Philip Rivers makes a third straight start at quarterback, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Headed for backup role Week 15
Leonard is expected to serve as the Colts' backup quarterback in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Could be part of Colts' 2026 plans
Leonard's chances of seeing action for the Colts in 2026 have risen, as James Boyd of The Athletic reports that Anthony Richardson has requested and received permission from the team to seek a trade.
ANALYSIS
If Richardson is traded, Leonard would have the inside track on a roster spot and could even be the Colts' starting quarterback to begin 2026. Indianapolis seemingly intends to re-sign Daniel Jones, but Jones may not be available to start the season as he recovers from a torn Achilles. Leonard started the Colts' 2025 regular-season finale, and the 2025 sixth-round draft pick recorded two passing touchdowns and a rushing score against a stout Houston defense.
If Richardson is traded, Leonard would have the inside track on a roster spot and could even be the Colts' starting quarterback to begin 2026. Indianapolis seemingly intends to re-sign Daniel Jones, but Jones may not be available to start the season as he recovers from a torn Achilles. Leonard started the Colts' 2025 regular-season finale, and the 2025 sixth-round draft pick recorded two passing touchdowns and a rushing score against a stout Houston defense.