Leonard has operated with uncertainty throughout the entire season. He started out as a third-string rookie who, realistically, wouldn’t set foot on the field. Then, when Anthony Richardson Sr. sustained a fractured orbital bone, Leonard was promoted to the backup quarterback behind Jones and became just one play away from seeing game action.
Nothing changed for Leonard at any point in that process, though; he prepared the same way every week, no matter what. That won’t change this week, either – even with 44-year-old Philip Rivers joining the Colts’ practice squad and being evaluated for his readiness to start on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.
Head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that they would “see how the week goes” for both quarterbacks and make a decision at the end of the week. So, until then, Leonard is only focused on one thing: what he can do for himself.
“As far as I know, I’m going to go out there and give it my best,” he said. “I’m just here to play my best, be my best at practice today.”