Shaquille Leonard Fantasy LB
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| Height / Weight | 6'2" / 230 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Jul 27, 1995(27) |
| College | South Carolina State |
| Experience | 2 Years |
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Shaquille Leonard NEWS
Shaquille Leonard Undergoes Successful Back Surgery
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 15, 2022 • 7:01 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard To Meet With Neck Surgeon
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 13, 2022 • 7:29 AM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard To Go On Injured Reseve
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 11, 2022 • 7:46 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard To Play Against Washington
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion, nose) will play against the Washington Commanders in Week 8, marking just the second game he'll take part in during the 2022 season. Leonard will also be on a snap count, so he shouldn't be started in IDP formats. This is undoubtedly a boost for the Colts defense, but despite the return of the All-Pro, the fantasy/special teams unit should be considered a boom-or-bust option against the streaky Washington offense. The Colts could shut down quarterback Taylor Heinicke and Co., but they are probably just as likely to get shredded by the Washington skill players.
Oct 28, 2022 • 5:21 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Ruled Out For Week 7
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back, concussion, nose) has been ruled out for the Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Leonard cleared the concussion protocol, but head coach Frank Reich is holding him out to make sure he gets back to full health. Without Leonard, the Colts defense isn't as strong, but in a matchup with a bottom-tier offense in the Tennessee Titans, their fantasy defense/special teams unit is a decent streamer as a boom-or-bust option.
Oct 21, 2022 • 6:05 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Trending In The Right Direction
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back, concussion, nose) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Leonard made his season debut in Week 4 after offseason back surgery and suffered a broken nose and a concussion and has missed the last two games. His recovery from a broken nose is his biggest obstacle towards returning in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans, but a full practice on Thursday is a good sign. The 27-year-old All-Pro has been a must-start linebacker in IDP fantasy leagues in recent seasons, but it's probably best to hold him out at least for another week in those formats if he's able to return in Week 7.
Oct 21, 2022 • 3:03 AM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Returns To Practice Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back, concussion, nose) returned to practice on Wednesday and was a limited participant. Leonard suffered a broken nose in Week 4 in his season debut and needed surgery, which required him to miss the team's last two games. The fact that he was limited early in the week is a good sign that he has a shot to return in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans. If he's forced to miss his third straight game, the Colts will continue to ask Bobby Okereke and E.J. Speed to step up in his absence. The 27-year-old All-Pro also had offseason back surgery, which is why he had a late start to the 2022 season. Even if Leonard returns this Sunday, he'll be a shaky starter in IDP formats with the risk of playing limited snaps.
Oct 20, 2022 • 3:22 AM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Also Dealing With Broken Nose
Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion, nose), who has already been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos after suffering a concussion in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, is also dealing with a broken nose. Head coach Frank Reich said the broken nose could impact his return to the lineup separately from the concussion, but the team can't determine that until the significant swelling subsides and doctors can see the extent of the damage. Leonard was making his season debut last Sunday after having offseason back surgery, and now he'll miss another game in Week 5 due to his concussion and broken nose. The 27-year-old won't be a lock to return in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Oct 5, 2022 • 2:17 AM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Won't Play Thursday Night
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told reporters that linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion) is out for Thursday night against the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Leonard made his season debut in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but he played only 16 defensive snaps before suffering a concussion and never returning to the contest. The 27-year-old All-Pro got a late start in 2022 due to a back injury, and now he'll miss his fourth game of the year this Thursday. Leonard has been a must-start IDP linebacker in recent seasons, but he's been struggling to stay on the field this year. He's still worth stashing in IDP leagues, though, and hopefully he'll be able to return in Week 6.
Oct 3, 2022 • 4:19 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Ruled Out With Concussion
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. Leonard had missed the first three games of the season due to injury and now has his season debut cut short. Leonard could face an uphill battle to clear concussion protocol in time for Week 5 since the Colts play on Thursday night.
Oct 2, 2022 • 7:06 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Making Season Debut
Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) is officially active for the Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans and will make his season debut. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (elbow), who was also listed as questionable, is active. Leonard has been an All-Pro in three of his four NFL seasons, but he's dealt with injuries recently and could have his playing time limited in his first game of the year, which makes him a risky starting option in IDP lineups in Week 4. But the 27-year-old's return to the field is great news for the Colts defense against Tennessee.
Oct 2, 2022 • 3:51 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Trending In Right Direction For Week 4
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) "is the most hopeful he's been about playing" ahead of Week 4, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Leonard hasn't played in 2022 yet, but the defensive star believes his season debut will come against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. He was listed as questionable for this week despite being a full participant in practice. Through 16 games last season, Leonard registered 122 tackles, eight forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four interceptions.
Oct 2, 2022 • 12:19 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Questionable In Week 4
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) is listed as questionable for the team's Week 4 divisional matchup with the Titans. Leonard hasn't played this season but has been able to get in quite a bit of practice time in his efforts to get fully healthy. The Colts have taken a cautious approach after their Pro-Bowl linebacker had back surgery in the offseason, as he was ruled out well before kickoff through the first three games of the season. His questionable tag is an upgrade heading into Week 4, as it looks like there is a good chance Leonard makes his season debut after "three pretty good days of practice."
Sep 30, 2022 • 6:46 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Ruled Out For Week 3
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Leonard underwent offseason back surgery and hasn't played this season despite getting in some practice time the past couple of weeks. It looks like the Colts are taking an extremely cautious approach with their All-Pro linebacker, but the fact that he has been practicing suggests he has a shot at returning in Week 4.
Sep 23, 2022 • 6:33 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard, Alec Pierce Ruled Out For Week 2
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) and wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) have both been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although Leonard practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday, it appears he'll still miss his second consecutive game. Meanwhile, Pierce made real progress but was unable to clear the concussion protocol in time. It will be important to monitor Colts injury updates over the next few days since wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (quad) is listed as questionable. If Pittman joins Pierce on the inactive list, Parris Campbell would serve as the team's No. 1 wide receiver.
Sep 16, 2022 • 6:14 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Puts In Another Full Practice
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) put in a second straight day of full practice on Thursday. On the flip side, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (hip) missed his second straight day of work. Cornerback Kenny Moore II (hip) was also listed as a DNP after being limited on Wednesday. Leonard is coming off offseason back surgery in June and was inactive for the Week 1 tie with the Houston Texans, but he's making progress and could be available to make his 2022 season debut in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If he does suit up, he'll be in play as a starting linebacker in IDP formats, but he'll still be a bit risky if the Colts choose to limit his defensive snaps in his first game back. Buckner is looking very iffy for this Sunday after tallying four tackles in the season opener.
Sep 15, 2022 • 9:25 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Back To Full Practice
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) returned to a full practice on Wednesday, while cornerback Kenny Moore II (hip) was listed as limited. Leonard also put in a full practice last Wednesday before being limited the rest of the way and missing the Week 1 season-opening tie to the Houston Texans. The 27-year-old underwent back surgery in June and isn't a lock to return in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts aren't going to rush the All-Pro linebacker back, but he deserves to remain stashed in IDP fantasy formats. If Leonard misses another game, expect E.J. Speed to make another start. Moore struggled in coverage in Week 1, but he's one of the best tackling cornerbacks in the league.
Sep 14, 2022 • 9:18 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Ruled Out Week 1
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) has been ruled out for the team's Week 1 matchup with the Houston Texans. Despite being listed as a full participant at practice on Wednesday, the All-Pro will need to wait until at least Week 2 against the Jaguars to make his season debut. Leonard underwent offseason back surgery and isn't at 100% yet, so only time will tell when the 27-year-old returns to action. In his absence, linebacker Zaire Franklin will start for the Colts on Sunday.
Sep 9, 2022 • 6:46 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard A Full Participant In Practice
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Leonard is back to practicing in full, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Therefore, fantasy managers in IDP fantasy formats should make sure they a backup plan in place for their starting linebacker this weekend. And even if the 27-year-old plays against Houston, he may not see his normal number of defensive snaps. The three-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler has never had fewer than 121 total tackles in any of his four NFL seasons, but injuries have become a concern the last two years, causing him to slip a bit in the overall IDP rankings at his position.
Sep 7, 2022 • 11:52 PM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Returns To Practice
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) returned to practice on Wednesday. After missing training camp due to offseason back surgery, the team recently activated him from the PUP list. However, general manager Chris Ballard couldn't say for sure when the 27-year-old would be ready to play this season. Nevertheless, since Leonard's rookie campaign, he has seen a dip in production, so his fantasy stock has followed. Yet, Leonard's ability to accumulate tackles from year to year makes him a viable IDP option once he's healthy and back on the field.
Sep 1, 2022 • 1:37 AM | RotoBallerShaquille Leonard Activated From PUP List
The Indianapolis Colts activated linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. Leonard can now practice with the team and won't have to miss the first four games of the regular season. The three-time All-Pro had ankle surgery in July of last year and also went under the knife in June to fix two discs in his back. It remains to be seen if the 27-year-old will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but it's great news for fantasy managers in IDP leagues that Leonard won't start the year on the PUP list. Despite injury issues in recent seasons, Leonard has had 121-plus tackles in all four of his NFL seasons. Although he won't be in play as a top-five fantasy linebacker heading into 2022, he should still be rostered in all IDP formats.
Aug 31, 2022 • 1:56 AM | RotoBaller
