SHAQUILLE LEONARD NEWS

Rivers trying to get back on track for Colts after poor game

Philip Rivers has experienced just about everything in his 17-year NFL career

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still not practicing Leonard (groin) isn't practicing Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan reports.

Impact Leonard hurt his groin against the Bears in Week 4, and he's still not practicing after missing last week's loss to the Browns. The Colts will hope to have the star linebacker back for at least one of the next two practices ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, though the team could opt to play things safe with Leonard with a bye coming up in Week 7.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries to Leonard, Castonzo keep Colts out of sync in loss

The Indianapolis Colts missed Pro Bowl linebacker Darius Leonard on Sunday

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darius Leonard posts awesome motivational tweet ahead of Colts-Browns Colts LB Darius Leonard wishes he could play alongside his teammates on Sunday in a potential playoff preview against the Browns. The Indian...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts defense may not survive Week 5 if Anthony Walker is ruled out with Darius Leonard The Colts' defense could be in trouble against Cleveland's high-powered offense in Week 5. The initial fear following the Indianapolis Colts...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Not playing Week 5 Leonard (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact The 25-year-old sustained the groin injury during the Colts' Week 4 win over the Bears and will miss at least one game as a result. Leonard will represent a significant absence in the middle of the Indianapolis defense, especially since reserve linebackers Jordan Glasgow, Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed have combined for only a handful of defensive snaps this season.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns look to further validate start against tough Colts

The Browns are off to their best start since 2001

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts' winning ways keep Hilton happy despite slow start

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OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts linebacker Darius Leonard unsure if he’ll be able to play vs. Browns; Lamar Jackson misses practices with knee injury: NFL news roundup Colts linebacker Darius Leonard told reporters on Thursday that he isn't sure if he'll be able to play on Sunday vs. the Browns.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Colts LB Darius Leonard questionable for Sunday but 'I can play without practice' "It sucks to be on the sideline."

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts' Darius Leonard (groin) says he can play without practicing Darius Leonard will try to play even if he doesn’t practice.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Groin still bothersome Leonard (groin) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Leonard left in the second quarter of last week's game against the Bears, and the standout linebacker isn't feeling healthy enough to practice to start the week. He'll hope to raise his practice participation as the week goes on, but a potential Leonard absence Sunday would be a big blow to Indianapolis' defense against the run-heavy Browns attack.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts: Defense proves it’s the real deal after surviving Darius Leonard exit vs Bears The Colts defense is one of the best in the NFL despite who they've faced so far. The Indianapolis Colts stymied the Chicago Bears on the ro...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Suddenly dominant defense changing everything for Colts

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich is more confident about his defense now than he's ever been

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts could be missing LB Darius Leonard, LT Anthony Castonzo, LB Bobby Okereke against Browns The Colts now have just three healthy linebackers on the roster: Anthony Walker, Zaire Franklin and rookie special teamer Jordan Glasgow.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts’ Frank Reich doesn’t rule out Darius Leonard, Anthony Castonzo vs. Browns despite injuries: NFL news roundup During his Monday press conference, Colts coach Frank Reich revealed that several of his key players including linebacker Darius Leonard (gr...

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Rivers has early TD toss, Colts shut down Foles, Bears 19-11

Philip Rivers threw an early touchdown pass and the Indianapolis Colts shut down Nick Foles and the Chicago Bears in a 19-11 victory

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' Nick Chubb, Chargers' Austin Ekeler top injury list

Two of the NFL’s top running backs this season are facing uncertain futures after being forced to leave games early with injuries on Sunday

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Leonard (groin) is ruled out to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Leonard was initially listed as questionable after leaving Sunday's game in the first half but was ultimately ruled out midway through the third quarter. The Colts will hope for the star linebacker to be able to return Week 5 at Cleveland. He had a solo tackle before leaving the field.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with groin injury Leonard was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Bears with a groin injury, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Leonard recorded a solo tackle before exiting in the second quarter. Zaire Franklin, Jordan Glasgow and E.J. Speed are all candidates to take over at weak-side linebacker for the time being.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' defense hoping to build on strong start against Jets

The Indianapolis Colts spent the offseason revamping their defense

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darius Leonard reveals how he got wedding ring back after it got stuck in glove he gave away Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard reveals how he got his wedding ring back after it got stuck in the gloves he gave away.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colts Linebacker Accidentally Gave His Wedding Ring to a Fan Darius Leonard’s good deed went awry.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • SI.COM