Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced that quarterback Riley Leonard will start the season finale this Sunday against the Houston Texans.

The Indianapolis Colts have settled their quarterback situation heading into the final week of the regular season. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Riley Leonard will start Sunday, providing clarity at the position as the team closes out the 2025 campaign.

Anthony Richardson has had a rough start to his NFL career, but the Indianapolis Colts quarterback has "no doubt" about whether he belongs in the league.

With the Colts out of playoff contention, Indianapolis could make a change at quarterback in Week 18, potentially starting Leonard. Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that Leonard could get the start. When asked on Sunday about who would start, head coach Shane Steichen was non-committal.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. will not be available for the team’s regular-season finale Sunday against the Houston Texans, remaining on injured reserve due to an orbital fracture, Colts coach Shane Steichen announced Wednesday.

How blessed am I, right?” Leonard said. “There’s only 32 guys that are going to start in the NFL this week, so I’m one of them. I mean, it’s hard to even, you know, I don’t even think the mind can comprehend the statistics of that happening.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed what he believes the Indianapolis Colts' plan is at quarterback for the upcoming offseason. Schefter explained on a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show:

The Colts have added another quarterback to the organization ahead of Week 18. The team announced the signing of Seth Henigan to their practice squad. Henigan spent the offseason with the Jaguars after going undrafted out of Memphis.