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Shaquille Leonard to Retire With Colts at Week 5 Halftime vs. Raiders

A three-time All-Pro who won 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year, Leonard closes an injury-shortened six-season career defined by a rapid rise to stardom in Indianapolis.

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Sep 10, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) gets pumped on the sideline Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Colts said Leonard will speak to fans at halftime Sunday, strike the pregame anvil, and hold a morning press conference at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  • Leonard, 30, was drafted 36th overall in 2018 out of South Carolina State and quickly became an elite playmaker known as “The Maniac.”
  • Across 75 career games, he recorded 637 tackles, 17 forced fumbles, 16 sacks and 12 interceptions, with three first-team All-Pro selections.
  • Back issues led to two surgeries in 2022, a reduced role in 2023, his November release by Indianapolis and a five-game finish with the Eagles; he did not play last season.
  • Indianapolis emphasized his on-field energy, turnover prowess and community impact, reflecting a legacy that also included a five-year, $98.5 million extension in 2021.