As Colts weigh backup QB decision, Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard keep cheering each other on

In a pivotal moment of the Indianapolis Colts' second NFL preseason game, quarterback Riley Leonard found himself cheering on his mentor and teammate, Anthony Richardson. After Richardson's 6-yard touchdown run, the entire bench joined in celebrating the team's lone touchdown in over two weeks. This celebration came after Leonard connected on key strikes that allowed Giddens to score, essentially making the difference in the game.

Both Leonard and Richardson have been battling it out for the backup quarterback position, with the Colts head coach, Shane Steichen, revealing no timeline for announcing the decision before their Week 1 game against the Ravens on September 13. Both quarterbacks shared their excitement for each other's performance, emphasizing that their goal was simply to bring their best to the table and win the competition.