Shaquille Leonard Fantasy

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (head) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, which means he should be able to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Once one of the top IDP fantasy options at the linebacker position before injuries derailed his career the last couple of seasons, Leonard has now just become a stash candidate in those formats as an injury risk. The Colts could have the 28-year-old on a snap count to kick off the regular season in order to ease him back in. Leonard's teammate Zaire Franklin is now an every-week starter at linebacker in IDP formats.

Sep. 7th • 11:42 AM

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that linebacker Shaquille Leonard remains in the league's concussion protocol but is progressing. It's good news that Leonard is progressing, but he's running out of time to get cleared in order to play in Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Due to various injuries in recent seasons, the 28-year-old's fantasy stock in IDP leagues has fallen considerably heading into the 2023 campaign. If he's unable to play in the season opener, Cameron McGrone should see an increase in playing time for the Colts defense. When healthy, Leonard has been a tackling machine in his career.

Sep. 6th • 11:56 AM

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