Riley Leonard

Quarterback Riley Leonard met with the media to reflect on his rookie season with the Colts, his confidence heading into the offseason, what he learned from Philip Rivers and his Hall of Fame career.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to discuss the results of Week 18 and the conclusion of the Colts' 2025 season. They begin by looking at rookie quarterback Riley Leonard's impressive performance in his first career start and Alec Pierce surpassing 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in a season in his career, as well as how valuable Pierce is to the Colts offense. Then, the guys take a broader look at how the season played out despite injuries to key players, and what the future looks like for the Colts.

Quarterback Riley Leonard speaks with the media following his first career NFL start in Week 18 versus the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard's best plays from his three-touchdown game vs. the Houston Texans during Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard dials up dime to wide receiver Josh Downs over the middle for 23 yards.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard refuses to be stopped on a wild run-pass-option read scramble into the end zone on a 1-yard rushing touchdown against the Houston Texans.

Riley Leonard with a pass completion to Alec Pierce for a 53-yard Gain vs. Houston Texans, 01/04/2026

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard lofts an 8-yard dime to Alec Pierce in the corner of the end zone for the pairs second score of the game against the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard zips a 30-yard dime to wide receiver Josh Downs against the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard's first NFL touchdown is the Colts longest completion of the season on a 66-yard dart downfield to wide receiver Alec Pierce against the Houston Texans.

In today's 2-Minute Drill, JJ Stakevitz and Bill Brooks preview the Colts' season finale in Houston against the Texans. They break down the matchup and what to watch as rookie quarterback Riley Leonard, the 6th-round pick out of Notre Dame, makes his first NFL start in a tough matchup against the league's top defense.

Quarterback Riley Leonard speaks with the media on Wednesday following head coach Shane Steichen's announcement naming him as the Colts' starting quarterback for Week 18's matchup versus the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

Quarterback Riley Leonard speaks with the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare for their Week 15 matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down Tuesday's massive news that the Colts officially signed 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad. JJ runs through what we know and don't know about Rivers, Riley Leonard and the Colts' plans at quarterback, then Bill lends his perspective as a former player on if Rivers could be ready to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks if need be. JJ and Bill also discuss Rivers' relationship with Leonard and head coach Shane Steichen, and get into how Rivers could support Leonard as the Colts aim to turn their season around over the final four weeks of 2025.

Casey Vallier & Bill Brooks open the pod by reacting to Daniel Jones' Achilles' injury with what we know now on Sunday night. Casey and Bill then look at a few other reasons why the Colts lost, 36-19, to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday before evaluating how Riley Leonard looked over his first three meaningful quarters in the NFL. Finally, the guys look at what's still ahead for the 8-5 Colts with four games left in the season.

Quarterback Riley Leonard speaks with the media following the Colts' 36-19 loss to the Jaguars in Week 14.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard rushes for a 6-yard touchdown to mark his first score in the NFL.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard throws a 24-yard dime to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard locates wide receiver Alec Pierce following a jumping pass that results in a 29-yard gain.

Who's got the better swing? Quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard tee off in a head-to-head Closest to the Pin Challenge, presented by Coca-Cola.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks get together to discuss the Colts' preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, in which players like Riley Leonard, Laquon Treadwell and Coleman Owen impressed. Casey and Bill also take a broader look at the Colts roster ahead of Tuesday, when the Colts will finalize their 53-man roster.

Quarterback Riley Leonard speaks with the media following the Colts' 41-14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to close out the 2025 preseason.

Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard throws a 59-yard touchdown pass to WR Laquon Treadwell against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 23, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts WR Anthony Gould catches a 15-yard reception from QB Riley Leonard against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 23, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard throws a 22-yard pass to WR Laquon Treadwell against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 23, 2025.

Leonard appeared in five games (one start) as a rookie, completing 39 passes for 415 yards and two touchdowns. He also had six carries for 27 yards and two touchdowns.

Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Thursday discussed several players whose futures and/or roles with the team will need to be addressed in the coming weeks and months.

Leonard, in his first career start on Sunday, completed 21-of-34 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns as well as three carries for 21 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Leonard was 21-of-34 for 270 yards and two touchdowns, and had three carries for 21 rushing yards and a touchdown, in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans.

The 2025 sixth-round pick will start his first game since being Notre Dame's QB1 in the College Football Playoff Championship against Ohio State last January.

Leonard sustained a knee injury during the Colts' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday but said he feels "really good" on Wednesday.

The Colts are in wait-and-see mode as Philip Rivers and Riley Leonard begin practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

Head coach Shane Steichen said the Colts could also make an additional roster move at quarterback this week with Daniel Jones sustaining a season-ending Achilles' injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Leonard has been the Colts' backup behind Daniel Jones since Anthony Richardson Sr. sustained a pregame injury in Week 6 and was subsequently placed on injured reserve.

Shane Steichen said Leonard will be the backup quarterback behind Jones for the Colts' Week 7 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Richardson sustained a fractured orbital bone after a freak accident during pregame band work on Sunday.

Leonard played the entire first half of the Colts' win on Saturday, completing 15-of-20 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown.

Rookie Riley Leonard will start and play the first half while former undrafted free agent Jason Bean will play the second half of the Colts' final preseason game of 2025.

Leonard, who played for Notre Dame in 2024, already has ties to the Colts and considers Indiana home.

Leonard quarterbacked Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff final during his lone season in South Bend.