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Shaquille Leonard To Retire With Colts During Week 5 Halftime Ceremony

The three-time All-Pro gets a Colts farewell recognizing a peak of prolific takeaways after back surgeries curtailed his career.

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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

  • Indianapolis announced Leonard will be honored Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium with a morning press conference, a pregame anvil strike and halftime remarks during the Raiders game.
  • Leonard’s résumé includes 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year, three first-team All-Pro selections and three Pro Bowls, plus NFL highs in tackles as a rookie and forced fumbles in 2021.
  • He was limited to three games in 2022 and underwent two back surgeries for nerve issues before returning in 2023 in a reduced role.
  • The Colts waived him in November 2023; he finished that season with the Eagles in five games and has not played since.
  • Across six seasons he totaled 637 tackles, 17 forced fumbles, 16 sacks and 12 interceptions, earned a 2021 five-year, $98.5 million extension and drew widespread praise for his community work and HBCU roots at South Carolina State.