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HIGHLIGHT ' Darius Leonard Recovers Jacoby Brissett Fumble Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart gets a strip sack on quarterback Jacoby Brissett and linebacker Darius Leonard recovers a...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Darius Leonard: The good-vibes maniac ' NFL Films Presents Learn more about Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • NFL.COM

Darius Leonard: Colts at Dolphins, Week 4 Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard speaks with the media ahead of the team's Week 4 matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Long injury list leaves big questions for winless Colts

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich isn't sure who he'll have for Sunday's game at Miami

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers six tackles Leonard posted six tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 25-16 loss to the Titans.

Impact Leonard posted 132 tackles over 14 games last season, but he's off to a slow start in 2021 with 17 stops through three contests. However, he's contributing some upside with two pass breakups, an interception and a forced fumble. The 2018 second-round pick is still a strong IDP option, but we expected more consistent tackling numbers on draft day.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Henry Sends Darius Leonard Flying on Epic Truck-stick ' Game Highlights  Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry sends Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard flying on an epic truck-stick run.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Frustrating start has winless Colts seeking jump-start

The Indianapolis Colts are frustrated about being 0-3 for the first time in a decade

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darius Leonard reacts to Colts' first 0-3 start since 2011 season Colts linebacker Darius Leonard reacts to Indianapolis' first 0-3 start since the 2011 season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • NFL.COM

LB Darius Leonard (on the high level of the defensive performance today)

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Wentz plays but not as mobile as Tannehill in Colts' loss

Carson Wentz had his ankles taped and stayed in the pocket when he moved around

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Tannehill throws pass directly to Darius Leonard on INT over the middle Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard intercepts a pass from Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Misses practice with ankle injury Leonard (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact This is a new injury for Leonard. With a trip to Tennessee coming up Sunday, the Colts can ill afford to lose the standout linebacker as they look to contain star running back Derrick Henry, who just rumbled for over 200 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns last week.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' LB Darius Leonard plays through injury Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard discusses playing through injuries.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Notches seven tackles Leonard posted seven tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.

Impact Leonard is off to a slow start with 12 tackles, a pass breakup and no sacks through two games. We should expect him to turn things around soon, as he recorded at least 121 tackles through each of his first three seasons. On a positive note, Leonard shook off a groin injury and an illness to play Sunday and didn't appear any worse for the wear. He may have plenty of opportunity against the Titans in Week 3, as Derrick Henry carried 35 times last week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Leonard (ankle/illness) is absent from the Colts' injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams.

Impact Leonard was absent from practice most of the week due to a non-COVID 19 illness but returned in limited fashion Friday. His absence from the injury report indicates the team was erring on the side of caution earlier in the week. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts stars Quenton Nelson, Darius Leonard are playing through lingering injuries Nelson is dealing with back injury that has been a problem before, and Leonard is still battling ankle injury that forced him to have summer...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

'Hard Knocks' to showcase Colts for first in-season episodes

The “Hard Knocks” franchise will have an in-season version for the first time when “Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts” debuts on Nov. 17 on HBO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battling non-COVID illness Leonard (ankle) is not practicing Wednesday due to a non-COVID-19 illness, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leonard sat out Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury and is now also dealing with an illness. The 26-year-old may need to practice in some capacity Friday to have a chance of suiting up this weekend against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Leonard (ankle) was unable to practice Wednesday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leonard dealt with a nagging ankle injury ahead of and during the Colts' season-opening loss to the Seahawks. The interior linebacker did not participate in practice Wednesday as a result of the ankle injury getting aggravated. If Leonard is unable to play Sunday, expect E.J. Speed to fill in at the weakside linebacker position.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fisher eager to move beyond Achilles injury, play for Colts

Eric Fisher's life changed almost as soon he felt the pain in his left foot during the AFC championship game

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Underwhelming production Sunday Leonard had five total tackles in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

Impact Leonard didn't have a game last season with fewer than six tackles when he played a full game, so his stat line was a little underwhelming despite playing on all 54 of the defense's snaps. He also allowed all three passes targeted at him to be completed, according to Pro Football Focus. He's healthy and still the cornerstone of the defense, so he should improve.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' defense starts flat in season-opening loss to Seattle

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard didn't need a film session to diagnose the defensive problems in Sunday's 28-16 loss to Seattle

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts LB Leonard Won't Get Vaccinated Until He Has More Information Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard has no problem bringing down ball carriers, but he's not as eager to tackle the COVID vaccine. Leona...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Colts LB Darius Leonard is not vaccinated. Here's why, in his own words 'I’m not pro-vax. I’m not anti-vax. I got to learn. When you don’t know a lot about something, you have to educate yourself about it.'

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM