Overview

• Leonard finalized his retirement as a member of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday before the home game against the Raiders, with a halftime tribute at Lucas Oil Stadium.
• He pointed to cumulative injuries and yearly surgeries since 2018, including back-related issues that reduced his explosiveness, as the reason he could no longer play.
• After a brief five-game stint with the Eagles in 2023, he stepped away from playing and later found purpose as a defensive coordinator at Lake View High School.
• The former second-round pick retires with 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, three first-team All-Pro selections, and a reputation as a turnover creator.
• Team leaders praised his off-field work through the Maniac Foundation and mental-health advocacy, noting his 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.