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Kevin Hickey

Why Shaquille Leonard is ruled out despite practicing

Indianapolis Colts fans may be a bit curious as to why star linebacker Shaquille Leonard has been ruled out for Week 3 despite practicing in full for the second consecutive week.

Leonard has been working his way back from offseason back surgery, which corrected an impinged nerve that caused issues with his calf and ankle over the better part of the last calendar year. The surgery has left Leonard pain-free for the first time in a long time, but he’s still not at the point where he can contribute on the field.

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