Shaquille Leonard
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
88
SACKS
1.0
INT
0
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0
TD
0
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Posts 88 tackles in comeback
Leonard bounced back from an injury-filled 2022 season to record 88 tackles in 14 regular-season games split between the Colts and Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Back issues limited Leonard to three games in 2022, but while he proved his health early in the year with the Colts, he was nonetheless cut in late November. He landed with the Eagles, where he played the last five games of the season. While the fact that he remained on the field was certainly encouraging, he was nowhere near the playmaker he was back in 2021, when he forced eight fumbles and recovered two more. Leonard didn't force nor recover a fumble this season, nor did he intercept a pass, and he finished with just 1.0 sacks.
Back issues limited Leonard to three games in 2022, but while he proved his health early in the year with the Colts, he was nonetheless cut in late November. He landed with the Eagles, where he played the last five games of the season. While the fact that he remained on the field was certainly encouraging, he was nowhere near the playmaker he was back in 2021, when he forced eight fumbles and recovered two more. Leonard didn't force nor recover a fumble this season, nor did he intercept a pass, and he finished with just 1.0 sacks.
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Measurables Review
How do Shaquille Leonard's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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6' 2"Weight
230 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secBench Press
17 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
34.38 inLatest Fantasy Rumors
Will decide post-Eagles game Sunday
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that Leonard, who was cut by the Colts on Nov. 21, will make his decision between joining the Cowboys or Eagles as early as Sunday afternoon.
ANALYSIS
Although Leonard's playing time had wavered from week to week during the season, the Colts' decision to waive the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker was a shock to many in the NFL. He spent last week visiting both the Cowboys and Eagles, and Russini notes that Leonard is set to inform both teams of his decision Sunday after Philadelphia's game against San Fransisco. Leonard missed most of the 2022 season after undergoing back surgery but was able to bounce back with 65 tackles in nine games this year with Indianapolis before being waived.
Although Leonard's playing time had wavered from week to week during the season, the Colts' decision to waive the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker was a shock to many in the NFL. He spent last week visiting both the Cowboys and Eagles, and Russini notes that Leonard is set to inform both teams of his decision Sunday after Philadelphia's game against San Fransisco. Leonard missed most of the 2022 season after undergoing back surgery but was able to bounce back with 65 tackles in nine games this year with Indianapolis before being waived.
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Leonard has had a pair of back surgeries since June of 2022, and his potential to produce in 2023 depends entirely on his health. He tried valiantly to fight through pain - he discussed having no feeling down the left side of his body - for three games last season but ultimately shut down things down in an effort to return to 100 percent. Heading into training camp, his availability remains ambiguous. Leonard was unable to practice at all during offseason activities, and owner Jim Irsay recently said during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show only that Leonard was making progress. If, in what would be a surprising outcome, he proves to be fully healthy, Leonard has an excellent track record of having a nose for the ballcarrier, tallying at least 120 tackles in his first four seasons in the league.
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Notches first sack of season
Leonard recorded seven tackles (five solo), including one sack, in Monday's 33-25 win against the Giants.
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Chooses Philly as next destination
Leonard signed a one-year contract with the Eagles on Monday.
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Set to visit Dallas on Tuesday
Leonard has a visit scheduled with the Cowboys on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Cut by Indianapolis
The Colts waived Leonard on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Double-digit tackles for first time
Leonard had 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 38-27 loss to the Saints.
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