Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Colts Name Riley Leonard Week 7 Backup as Brett Rypien Joins Practice Squad

The rookie steps into QB2 because Anthony Richardson is on injured reserve, leaving newly signed Brett Rypien on the practice squad.

Overview

  • Head coach Shane Steichen said Riley Leonard will back up starter Daniel Jones for the Colts’ Week 7 game against the Chargers.
  • Brett Rypien was signed to the practice squad and had not arrived in Indianapolis as of Wednesday morning, making a quick ramp-up for this week unlikely.
  • Per NFL rules, Rypien must be elevated to be active on gameday and an emergency third quarterback must be on the 53-man roster.
  • Anthony Richardson sustained a fractured orbital bone during pregame warmups in Week 6 and is on injured reserve for at least four games, though he remains engaged in meetings.
  • On defense, Charvarius Ward entered the concussion protocol and did not practice Wednesday, while Kenny Moore II returned to limited work following an Achilles injury.