Colts waive All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard in surprise move

[Mizak]

All-Pro LB Leonard: Release from Colts 'shocking'

All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard said the news that he was being waived by the Colts was "shocking" but added that he had "no hard feelings" toward the team.

www.espn.com

Defensive Rookie of the Year and First Team All-Pro LB in 2018, 2020, and 2021.

 

[toffee]

All-Pro LB Leonard: Release from Colts 'shocking'

All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard said the news that he was being waived by the Colts was "shocking" but added that he had "no hard feelings" toward the team.

www.espn.com

Defensive Rookie of the Year and First Team All-Pro LB in 2018, 2020, and 2021.

Sign him??

 

[CallMeADawg]

Sign him??

I think his price tag is 6M for the remainder of the year.

 

[toffee]

I think his price tag is 6M for the remainder of the year.

Maybe he got nothing left?

 

[IndyHawk]

He's still not right after 2 back surgeries.
Irsay knows it and so does Shaq..
It's possible after some extended time off he
may gain what he's lost back but look at us
with Kam and Cliff Avril.
Some injuries are just too much to overcome.

 

[CallMeADawg]

Maybe he got nothing left?

Colts fans on Reddit (so take that with a grain of salt) say he's lost a few steps after his injury and is no longer the same player.

 

[Cyrus12]

Hes done...too bad as he was a great player.

 

[GemCity]

Definitely do not sign. One helluva player but, two back surgeries.

I admire him. He mentioned in his release statement about his drive, work ethic…he undoubtedly has that in spades.

As someone that suffers back pain, I’m astonished that he can run…let alone play.
I’m too lazy to find out the extent of his back injury but if it involved disks…

Honestly, I hope he retires and takes care of himself.

 

[CouchLogic]

Even if he wasn't busted, hell no. Unless he can score TDs and get first downs...

 

[cymatica]

You fully never recover from back surgery. Seems like it does more harm than good unless it's required to function

 

[Lennie]

You fully never recover from back surgery. Seems like it does more harm than good unless it's required to function

Weird. Seems like yesterday the guy was a stud all pro. This game can humble you. He was a major talent.