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Colts Legend Shaq Leonard Retires After Storied NFL Career
1 Oct
Summary
- Shaq Leonard, 3-time All-Pro, to retire as a Colt
- Played 6 seasons, finished with 637 tackles, 16 sacks
- Will attend Sunday's game to make retirement official

On October 1st, 2025, the Indianapolis Colts announced that legendary linebacker Shaq Leonard will retire as a member of the team. Leonard, who was named the 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year and selected to the first-team All-Pro squad three times, will attend Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium to make his retirement official.
Nicknamed "The Maniac" for his relentless play, Leonard spent the majority of his 6-year NFL career with the Colts before finishing up with the Philadelphia Eagles. Over the course of his career, he amassed an impressive 637 tackles, 16 sacks, 17 forced fumbles, and 12 interceptions.
The Colts organization and fans alike will bid farewell to one of the franchise's all-time defensive greats as Leonard hangs up his cleats. His impact on the team and the league will be long-lasting, cementing his legacy as a true Colts legend.