The Colts announced that they released veteran linebacker Shaquille Leonard on Tuesday.
“Colts nation will always remember The Maniac’s palpable energy on the field with each tackle, interception, punchout and fumble recovery,” owner Jim Irsay said in a statement. “We’re thankful for Shaq and the contributions he made to our organization.”
Leonard was a second round draft pick out of South Carolina State in 2018 and was instantly a star, winning the 2018 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award while leading the league with 163 tackles. In his first four seasons, Leonard produced over 500 total tackles and made four All-Pro teams and three Pro Bowls.
