Questionable
Injury Knee - PCL
Est. Return 12/14/2025
2025 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
145
TD
0
INT
1
YDS
6
TD
1
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Leonard is staring down better than average opportunities for a rookie sixth-round pick, as it's within the realm of possibility that Indianapolis' quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones still leaves the team lacking for a franchise option late into the regular season. Should both Richardson and Jones flame out, Leonard could get a crack at a spot start or two. While Leonard doesn't boast Richardson's all-star athleticism, he did rack up 906 yards and 17 scores with Notre Dame in 2024, and he looks like a potential ideal fit in Shane Steichen's offensive scheme. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $4.44 million contract with the Colts in May of 2025.
Dealing with PCL sprain
Leonard was diagnosed with a Grade 1 PCL sprain of his right knee following Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
After Daniel Jones sustained a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon late in the first quarter of Sunday's contest, Leonard stepped in for the remainder of the game. Though the rookie didn't miss a snap after taking over the offense, he emerged from the game with a knee issue that threatens his availability for a Week 15 game in Seattle. The Colts plan to have Leonard make his first NFL start this weekend if he's healthy enough to do so, as Anthony Richardson (orbital) has yet to resume practicing and will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week. Practice squad member Brett Rypien is the lone healthy quarterback in the Colts organization at the moment however, and would get the nod in Leonard can't play. Regardless of Leonard's status for Sunday, Indianapolis is expected to add depth to its quarterback room, and 44-year-old Philip Rivers worked out for the team Monday night. Because Rivers hasn't played professionally since 2020, the Colts would have him start out on the practice squad if he gets signed rather than having him immediately challenge Leonard or Rypien for a spot on the depth chart.
After Daniel Jones sustained a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon late in the first quarter of Sunday's contest, Leonard stepped in for the remainder of the game. Though the rookie didn't miss a snap after taking over the offense, he emerged from the game with a knee issue that threatens his availability for a Week 15 game in Seattle. The Colts plan to have Leonard make his first NFL start this weekend if he's healthy enough to do so, as Anthony Richardson (orbital) has yet to resume practicing and will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week. Practice squad member Brett Rypien is the lone healthy quarterback in the Colts organization at the moment however, and would get the nod in Leonard can't play. Regardless of Leonard's status for Sunday, Indianapolis is expected to add depth to its quarterback room, and 44-year-old Philip Rivers worked out for the team Monday night. Because Rivers hasn't played professionally since 2020, the Colts would have him start out on the practice squad if he gets signed rather than having him immediately challenge Leonard or Rypien for a spot on the depth chart.
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19.4%Avg Target Depth
7.6 YdsSack Rate
3.1%Avg Receiver YAC
4.1 YdsReceiver Drop %
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Overall QB Rating Against
61.1
Cornerbacks
62.3
Safeties
73.8
Linebackers
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 4"Weight
213 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.62 in
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Tending to strained knee
Leonard sustained a strained right knee ligament in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jaguars and is considered week-to-week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Week 15 status uncertain
Coach Shane Steichen noted Monday that "the hope" is Leonard (right knee) will be able to play Sunday against the Seahawks, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Dealing with knee injury
Leonard is dealing with a knee injury, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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Starting opportunity awaits
Leonard completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards for no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jaguars. He added two rushes for five yards and a rushing touchdown.
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Debuts for final two drives
Leonard took the field for the Colts' final two possessions of Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans, throwing incompletions on two pass attempts and rushing once for one yard.
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Not guaranteed Week 15 start
Leonard picked up a knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports, leaving him questionable for Week 15.
ANALYSIS
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the contest and was replaced by Leonard, who completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards and an interception against Jacksonville while also running in a TD. Somewhere along the way, the 2025 sixth-round pick suffered an injury of his own, leaving some question as to whether he'll be able to make his first career NFL start in Week 15 against the Seahawks. Brett Rypien is expected to come up from the practice squad to add QB depth for the Colts, but he might end up making his first NFL start since 2023 if Leonard doesn't get cleared to play.
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the contest and was replaced by Leonard, who completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards and an interception against Jacksonville while also running in a TD. Somewhere along the way, the 2025 sixth-round pick suffered an injury of his own, leaving some question as to whether he'll be able to make his first career NFL start in Week 15 against the Seahawks. Brett Rypien is expected to come up from the practice squad to add QB depth for the Colts, but he might end up making his first NFL start since 2023 if Leonard doesn't get cleared to play.