Indianapolis Colts QB Competition Shapes 2026 Training Camp

Quarterback Daniel Jones returned to full participation at Indianapolis Colts training camp, completing all first‑team reps and demonstrating out‑of‑pocket movement after recovering from an Achilles injury. Coaches noted his command, timing and ball placement as the best among the quarterbacks, solidifying his role as the starter.

The backup quarterback battle between fourth‑year draft pick Anthony Richardson and second‑year Riley Leonard remains unresolved. Richardson posted a 4‑of‑5 performance on Wednesday, showing his arm talent, while Leonard was 2‑of‑4. Both continued to split snaps over the first two practice days, with neither establishing a clear edge, leading coaches to describe the competition as “neck and neck.”