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Shaquille Leonard to Retire as a Colt During Week 5 Halftime Ceremony

The three-time All-Pro caps a six-season career with an on-field farewell at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Overview

  • Indianapolis announced Leonard will address fans at halftime of Sunday’s game against the Raiders, serve as the pregame anvil striker, and hold a morning press conference.
  • Drafted 36th overall in 2018, Leonard won AP Defensive Rookie of the Year as a tackle leader and went on to earn three first-team All-Pro selections and three Pro Bowls.
  • Back nerve issues led to two surgeries in 2022, limiting him to three games that year before a reduced role and his release in November 2023.
  • He finished the 2023 season with five games for the Eagles and did not play in 2024 before deciding to end his playing career at age 30.
  • With the Colts, Leonard totaled 614 tackles, 15.0 sacks, 12 interceptions, and 17 forced fumbles, and he was recognized for community work including a Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination.