Indianapolis Colts waive three-time All-Pro Shaquille Leonard in surprising move
Associated PressINDIANAPOLIS — Shaquille Leonard was a surprising immediate hit with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018. Leonard missed Indy’s first three games and in his season debut, he suffered a concussion and a fractured nose in a violent collision with teammate Zaire Franklin. “I think that’s the next progression we looked at, to get him more in the mix and get a good feel where he’s at and where he’s at at this stage.” Leonard had 614 tackles, 32 for loss, 31 passes defensed, 17 forced fumbles, 15 sacks, 12 interceptions, seven fumble recoveries and one touchdown in 5 1/2 seasons with the Colts. Leonard won Indy’s Ed Block Courage Award last year, was the team’s 2022 nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award and the South Carolina State alum was an avid supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, too. “Colts Nation will always remember ‘The Maniac’s’ palpable energy on the field with each tackle, interception, punchout, and fumble recovery,” team owner Jim Irsay said in a statement.
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