Questionable
Injury Back
Est. Return 6/15/2023
2022 Defense Stats
TCKL
11
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Keep an eye on Leonard’s recovery from a June back procedure. The Colts said they expect
him to be ready for Week 1, but back injuries are always concerning and nothing should be
taken as a given. When at 100 percent, though, Leonard is often peerless. His tackle rates
range from a floor of about 120 per season to a ceiling around 170, but it’s the big plays that can
set him apart from other LBs. Read Past Outlooks
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Still making progress
Leonard continues to progress in his recovery from his second back surgery in November, Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Leonard is "progressing well," according to head coach Shane Steichen, but he's still hesitant to put a timetable on the linebacker's return. The 27-year-old missed all but three games last season and was officially shut down in November when he underwent a second back procedure. At the end of last season, in reference to the games he did suit up for he said, "I shouldn't have been out there, shouldn't have been playing, should have just rested." However, with multiple months until training camp, Leonard is expected to be ready for it and barring any setbacks should be ready for Week 1.
Leonard is "progressing well," according to head coach Shane Steichen, but he's still hesitant to put a timetable on the linebacker's return. The 27-year-old missed all but three games last season and was officially shut down in November when he underwent a second back procedure. At the end of last season, in reference to the games he did suit up for he said, "I shouldn't have been out there, shouldn't have been playing, should have just rested." However, with multiple months until training camp, Leonard is expected to be ready for it and barring any setbacks should be ready for Week 1.
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Measurables Review
How do Shaquille Leonard's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
230 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secBench Press
17 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
34.38 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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You probably can't call a second-ranked player a "buy low" opportunity, but it was only a year ago that Leonard appeared unquestioned as the top overall IDP. He's still the same player who posted 163 tackles and seven sacks in 2018, so he clearly is capable of reclaiming the crown. Durability has been the main issue — Leonard was limited to 13 games in 2019 and a groin injury held him to 14 games last year — so better luck is all it would take for him to rank first. Even with his stock lower than a year ago, Leonard is a game-changer in IDP leagues.
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Feeling good after second surgery
Leonard said that he's feeling like his normal self again following the second back surgery that he received in November, per Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis.
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Getting season-ending surgery
Leonard (neck) underwent back surgery Tuesday and will miss the rest of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Meeting specialist Monday
Leonard (neck/back) is scheduled to meet with a specialist Monday to determine whether he can play again in the 2022 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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IR-bound with back injury
Indianapolis placed Leonard (back) on its injured reserve list Saturday.
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Bound for IR
The Colts are expected to place Leonard (back) on injured reserve prior to Sunday's game in Las Vegas after he suffered a setback during Wednesday's practice Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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