Riley Leonard: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12

Rating the potential backup QB disasters in NFL Week 15

So let's take a look at the potential for disaster with each backup quarterback situation this week.

Pressure increases for 2-11 Raiders, head coach Pete Carroll

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 12

Colts HC Shane Steichen offers Philip Rivers, Riley Leonard update

Changes made to the Indianapolis Colts' practice schedule caused outsiders to assume that recently-unretired 44-year-old Philip Rivers will serve as the

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Riley Leonard News / Field Level Media / December 11

Colts QB Riley Leonard healthy, on edge with role in limbo

Life is moving in fast-forward for rookie quarterback Riley Leonard since he grabbed his helmet and ran onto the field to replace injured Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones in Jacksonville last Sunday.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Drew Allar May Be a Perfect Draft Choice for the Colts

With the 2025 NFL season winding down, draft talks are heating up. The Indianapolis Colts are in a tough spot when it comes to the next 2 drafts. They traded their next 2 first-round picks to the New York Jets for corner Sauce Gardner at this year’s deadline.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 10

Philip Rivers addresses his return to the Colts

Philip Rivers has not played since a narrow Indianapolis Colts wild-card loss to the Bills in January 2021. That ended a one-and-done stint with Indianapolis, and Rivers’ retirement accelerated the franchise’s post-Andrew Luck quarterback carousel.

Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers

Colts reportedly made this practice schedule change with Philip Rivers in mind

Daniel Jones had incredible gesture for Philip Rivers

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 10

Colts’ Shane Steichen keeps it cryptic on starting Philip Rivers with Riley Leonard injured

Recently, the Indianapolis Colts shocked the NFL landscape when they signed their former quarterback, Philip Rivers, to the practice squad at the age of 44.

Indianapolis Colts News / The SportsRush / December 9

Why Riley Leonard May Be the Biggest Winner From a Philip Rivers Return

Philip Rivers has made quite a buzz in the NFL world over the past day, as he is set to try out for the Indianapolis Colts. That’s right, we’re talking about the 44-year-old who hasn’t taken a single snap since 2020.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Anthony Richardson’s Return Timeline Updated After Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard Injuries

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback room is in a disastrous state, and the team could desperately use former first-round pick Anthony Richardson to return from the injured reserve.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 8

Injuries Continue to Plague Colts' Quarterback Problems

The Indianapolis Colts' quarterback situation has turned into an absolute disaster since yesterday, when they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 36-19. Not only did Daniel Jones injure his Achilles, ending his 2025 campaign.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 8

Colts to host QB Philip Rivers following Daniel Jones injury

In the wake of Daniel Jones‘ season-ending Achilles injury, the Colts are hoping to keep their once-promising season afloat. As the organization looks to fill the gaping hole under center, they’re turning to a familiar face as a potential answer.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 8

AFC Notes: Trevor Lawrence, Riley Leonard, Colts, Jaguars, Texans

Dianna Russini of The Athletic named Colts DC Lou Anarumo as an assistant coach who could garner “serious looks” in the upcoming coaching cycle. Despite

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Colts may be down to their 4th-string QB in Week 15

The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with a full-blown injury crisis at the quarterback position for Week 15 of the NFL season. The Colts have already lost Daniel Jones for the remainder of the season due to his Achilles injury, and backup Anthony Richardson is on injured reserve as well.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 8

Riley Leonard news only worsens Colts' QB problems

The Indianapolis Colts are experiencing astonishingly bad luck at the most important position.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 8

Will Richardson be available to save Colts after brutal Jones injury?

Will Anthony Richardson Sr. be available to save Colts after brutal Daniel Jones injury?

Richardson is recovering from an orbital fracture that he suffered during a pregame warmup ahead of Indianapolis' Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Injuries to monitor after Week 14: Daniel Jones update may spell doom for slumping Colts

Jaguars send fiery messages to doubters after blowout win over Colts

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Indianapolis Colts News / The SportsRush / December 8

Daniel Jones’ Achilles Injury: Shane Steichen Defends Riley Leonard as Colts Lose 2 QBs in Two Months

Despite what the oddsmakers may have suggested, the Indianapolis Colts were anything but a favorite heading into their Week 14 match up against the Jacksonville Jaguars.