Shaquille Leonard Fantasy

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

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (ankle, back) will meet with renowned surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins on Monday in Los Angeles to determine if he can play again this season, according to ESPN senior writer Adam Schefter. The veteran recently landed on injured reserve after playing only three games in 2022-23, where he totaled 11 tackles and one interception. While there's a chance Leonard could be back this season, IDP managers should brace themselves for the alternative.

Nov. 13th • 2:29 AM

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (ankle, back) will miss his seventh game of the season after suffering a setback in practice this week and is headed to injured reserve. The Colts face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, who has been effective running the ball with Josh Jacobs at times this season. Leonard's absence boosts Jacobs' outlook and hurts the Colts' fantasy defense/special unit at least a bit. It's been a frustrating season for Leonard, but the team won't rush him back as they are far from a playoff contender at this point in the season.

Nov. 11th • 2:46 PM