The Indianapolis Colts have made another calculated move to strengthen their quarterback depth. With Anthony Richardson placed on injured reserve due to an eye injury suffered before the Colts’ 31-27 Week 6 win over the Arizona Cardinals, the team signed veteran Brett Rypien to the practice squad as added insurance behind Daniel Jones and rookie Riley Leonard.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share the development, confirming that the veteran passer was joining the organization while also clarifying the team’s current quarterback order.

“Veteran QB Brett Rypien is signing with the #Colts practice squad, per source. With Anthony Richardson (eye) going on IR, rookie Riley Leonard will back up Daniel Jones this week.”

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