Shaquille Leonard Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) does not have a timetable to return to practice, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Leonard missed most of last season after undergoing back surgery before camp. He underwent a second surgery in November to address the same problem. The three-time All-Pro linebacker is a superstar when healthy, but it's uncertain when he'll be back to 100 percent. The Colts haven't done much adding to their linebacker group, so they must expect Leonard to return at some point. The team should give another update on his status when they get closer to camp.

May. 26th • 3:27 PM

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) said he's feeling back to his normal self after having a second back surgery that cut his 2022 season short. "I will be back to the guy on the field who punches the ball out, creates turnovers, leadership, energy, whatever. I have to make sure I remember the times when I was down, remember the people who turned their back to me, take it, put that chip back on my shoulder and continue to prove everybody wrong," Leonard said. The 27-year-old played in only three games last year after being an All-Pro in three of his first four seasons in the NFL. It remains to be seen if Leonard can return to his All-Pro form, but he'll certainly be on the IDP radar if he's fully healthy in 2023.

Apr. 7th • 11:12 AM

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) underwent successful season-ending back surgery on Tuesday morning after several evaluations, according to a source. Leonard is on Injured Reserve and will miss the rest of the year, but the hope is this surgery will fix his back issue for good. Leonard had back surgery in June to fix two discs, but hopefully this second surgery will keep him healthy for all of 2023. The 27-year-old only managed to play in three games this year while recording 11 tackles (eight solo) and an interception while also dealing with a concussion and a broken nose that he suffered in Week 4. If Leonard's back injuries are a thing of the past next year, he could once again become an every-week starter at linebacker in IDP leagues.

Nov. 15th • 2:01 PM