SHAQUILLE LEONARD NEWS

Frank Reich 'Hopeful and Optimistic' Shaquille Leonard Will be Ready for Colts' Opener While the Colts are happy with Leonard’s progress, every scenario needs to be accounted for as they approach Week 1.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Indianapolis Colts hopeful Shaquille Leonard will play Week 1 vs. Houston Texans Shaquille Leonard remains on the active/PUP list, and the Indianapolis Colts have talked about the possibility he might not play Week 1.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Colts 'hopeful and optimistic' Shaquille Leonard will play in opener Leonard, who underwent back surgery, remains on the active/PUP list, and the Colts have talked about the possibility he might not play Week...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

NFL 2022: McCaffrey, Young, Ramsey among key players returning from injuries

Christian McCaffrey and Chase Young are among NFL stars returning from injuries. Dr. Matt Provencher breaks down what to expect.

AUGUST 9, 2022

Howe: What I heard at Colts, Rams and Broncos camps, and Ty Law's HOF thoughts Indy needs a healthy Shaquille Leonard and Stephon Gilmore while L.A. wants to make sure its QB is ready.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Locked On Colts: Shaquille Leonard Injury Update, Offensive Struggles Continue On the latest episode of Locked On Colts, Jake and Zach discuss the Colts’ continued offensive struggles as well as an injury update on Shaq...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Colts' Shaquille Leonard Expected Back 'At Some Point' in 2022 Season A reported update on the injury status of Colts linebacker Darius Leonard makes it seem as if the recovery could linger into the regular sea...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

No timeline to return Leonard (back) still doesn't have a timeline to return to action, but the Colts expect him to be available this season, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Impact Wolfe added the caveat "some point" in his report, indicating Leonard's absence may extend past Week 1. Leonard has had back-to-back rough years on the health front, undergoing a small procedure on his ankle in July 2021 before having surgery to repair two discs in his back this June. The latter was performed because it was causing discomfort down his leg. Leonard remains on the active/PUP list, meaning he can practice and play in the preseason at any point. Whenever he's healthy and available to the Colts defense, he's a stud IDP, averaging 157.7 tackles per 17 games played in his four-year career.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colts already seeing impact of Bradley's defensive scheme

Gus Bradley has kept the same basic tenets of the Indianapolis Colts defense

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaquille Leonard: 2022 Training Camp, Report Day Linebacker Shaquille Leonard speaks to the media after arriving at Colts Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.

JULY 27, 2022 • COLTS.COM

No timeline for Shaquille Leonard's return from back surgery There’s no timetable on Shaquille Leonard’s return entering camp.

JULY 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Colts place LB Darius Leonard (back) on PUP list Leonard, a first-team All-Pro selection in each of the past two seasons, underwent back surgery on June 7.

JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Who is Shaquille Leonard? Why Colts' Darius Leonard is going by a new name in 2022 Leonard wants to go by his middle name Shaquille during the 2022 NFL season and beyond.

JULY 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Remains without timetable Leonard (back), who remains without a timetable for his return, revealed he underwent surgery in June to repair two discs in his back that were causing pain down his leg, George Br...

Impact Leonard was placed on the preseason PUP list at the start of training camp. We now know more details about his surgery, and while it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return before the regular season begins, the Colts have maintained he'll be ready for Week 1. Leonard had been rehabbing an ankle issue after undergoing a procedure earlier in the offseason, missing OTAs and the Colts' mandatory minicamp.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' Darius Leonard wants to be called Shaquille Darius Leonard is going by Shaquille now.

JULY 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

NFL PUP list: Michael Gallup, Randy Gregory among starters sidelined

Here's a roundup of notable players opening training camp on the PUP list, as the 2022 NFL regular season inches closer.

JULY 24, 2022

Placed on PUP list Leonard (back) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday. The Colts have not established a timeline for when he may return, but head coach Frank Reich said in June that he's expecte...

Impact Leonard's placement on the preseason PUP list doesn't give much info on his status, as he already was expected to miss much of training camp. However, there doesn't appear to be any increased optimism about his recovery timetable. While Reich was optimistic in June, there wasn't a lot of detail given about Leonard's injury, which makes his status murky for the regular season. Leonard underwent back surgery in June that is believed to help address lower-leg issues. He already had been rehabbing an ankle issue after undergoing a procedure earlier in the offseason, missing OTAs and the Colts' mandatory minicamp.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Leonard Cracks PFF's Top 50 NFL Players Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard cracks PFF’s Top 50 NFL Players, but where is he ranked?

JULY 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Darius Leonard Cracks PFF's Top 50 NFL Players Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard cracks PFF’s Top 50 NFL Players, but where is he ranked?

JULY 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Most essential Colts, No. 6: Darius Leonard has a penchant for impactful plays Over the next two weeks, Indy Star is ranking the 10 Colts players most essential to 2022 success. Up at No. 6 is Darius Leonard.

JULY 15, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Touchdown Wire ranks Fred Warner over Darius Leonard Our friends over at Touchdown Wire ranked The Maniac as the second-best LB in football.

JULY 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Darius Leonard is No. 1 Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is the No. 1 ranked linebacker in the NFL on a list that means more than most.

JULY 8, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

ESPN ranks Darius Leonard as the NFL's top LB The Maniac reigns supreme.

JULY 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Darius Leonard: 2022 Media Day Go behind the scenes at Colts media day with Darius Leonard.

JUNE 29, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Fantasy football 2022 IDP rankings: Darius Leonard, Roquan Smith and more Gary Davenport breaks down his IDP rankings for the coming season, starting with tackling machines Darius Leonard and Roquan Smith.

JUNE 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM