SHAQUILLE LEONARD NEWS

Upgrades to full participation Leonard (ankle/wrist) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Leonard's in no danger of missing Sunday's game against Houston as a result of his injuries. He needs seven tackles to reach 100 for the fourth consecutive season to open his career, and the standout linebacker is yet to finish shy of 120 tackles in a season.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Leonard: Colts at Texans, Week 13 Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Houston Texans.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Darius Leonard reveals what Colts fans can expect from 'Hard Knocks' premiere Linebacker Darius Leonard reveals what Indianapolis Colts fans can expect from 'Hard Knocks' premiere.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • NFL.COM

Sits out Wednesday's practice Leonard (ankle/wrist) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Leonard has played through the ankle issue the past few weeks, and he's now also dealing with a wrist injury. The 26-year-old's status for Week 13 is now up in the air, and he may need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend at Houston.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Monstrous tackling day Leonard notched 15 tackles (12 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble during Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Leonard notched his best tackling day of the season and just his second outing this year with double-digit stops. The 26-year-old remains a high-end weekly starting fantasy option in IDP formats, and he could be primed for another dominant performance with a divisional matchup against Houston's struggling offense on deck Week 13.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pass-heavy approach proves costly in Colts' latest loss

Indianapolis coach Frank Reich insists he's a run-first guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts vs. Buccaneers Postgame: Darius Leonard Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard speaks with the media following the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Fournette scores 4 TDs, Brady rallies Bucs past Indy 38-31

Leonard Fournette capped a four-touchdown game with a 28-yard scoring run with 20 seconds left to give Tampa Bay a 38-31 come-from-behind victory at Indianapolis

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHT ' Darius Leonard Peanut Punches 5th Forced Fumble Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard forces a fumble and gives the Colts' defense its 26th takeaway of the season so far.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Darius Leonard peanut punches FIFTH forced fumble of the season Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard forces a fumble and gives the Colts' defense its 26th takeaway of the season so far.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Set to play against Bucs Leonard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis.

Impact Leonard practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday before returning in full Friday, so his availability isn't a huge surprise, especially considering the Colts will face the reigning Super Bowl champions. Leonard's presence on the defensive side of the ball will be needed against one of the best offenses in the league.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in full practice Friday Leonard (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Leonard practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday before returning in full Friday. All signs point to him suiting up in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Leonard: Colts vs. Buccaneers, Week 12 Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Taylor runs up the score with 5 TDs; Colts beat Bills 41-15

Jonathan Taylor set a franchise record by scoring five touchdowns in the Indianapolis Colts’ 41-15 rout of the unraveling Buffalo Bills

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts LB Darius Leonard (ankle) will play vs. Bills Veteran CB Xavier Rhodes is also active

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Active Week 11 Leonard (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Leonard was considered questionable for Sunday's contest, though the linebacker was always expected to suit up this weekend. The 26-year-old has played all but a handful of defensive snaps for the Colts this season, and that trend is unlikely to change in Buffalo, barring an injury.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Leonard was a limited practice participant both Thursday and Friday, and it sounds as if he'll be a game-time decision against Buffalo. If the South Carolina State product can't go, then E.J. Speed and Jordan Glasgow might be in line to see extra snaps.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday, expects to play Leonard (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact The 26-year-old was a non-participant Wednesday, so his ability to practice Thursday is a good sign for his availability against the Bills on Sunday. According to Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star, Leonard expects to play in Week 11. The linebacker has 73 tackles, five pass deflections, two interceptions and four forced fumbles in 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Leonard: Colts at Bills, Week 11 Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leoanrd speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Colts Hard Knocks top moments: Jim Irsay sang, then Mia Leonard stole the show Jim Irsay's singing, Mia Leonard's Sprite and Chris Ballard raving about Jonathan Taylor were the top moments from the Colts' Hard Knocks pr...

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

'Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts' Sneak Peek with Darius Leonard Colts linebacker Darius Leonard, the man known as "The Maniac" on the field is a little different off of it. "Hard Knocks In Season: The Ind...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • COLTS.COM

'Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts' Ep. 1 sneak peek with Darius Leonard Colts linebacker Darius Leonard, the man known as "The Maniac" on the field is a little different off of it. "Hard Knocks In Season: The Ind...

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM

Notches six tackles Leonard recorded six tackles (four solo) in the Colts' 23-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Leonard continues to rack up consistent tackle totals, although maybe not as many as fantasy managers would hope for. He hasn't recorded double-digit tackles in five weeks and is still in search of his first sack of the season. Leonard will try to accomplish both of those in a Week 11 matchup in Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reich wants Indy to use lessons learned for playoff run

Indianapolis coach Frank Reich wasted no time looking ahead after Sunday’s victory over Jacksonville

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts face new challenge against suddenly surging Jaguars

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich sees the changes on Jacksonville's game tape

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS