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During the Indianapolis Colts’ 30-23 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 7, Darius Leonard came up with a crucial interception to ensure a victory. With 26 seconds remaining in the game, the Texans had the ball on their own 48 yard-line facing a seven-point deficit. Deshaun Watson tried to connect with his top-receiving threat, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been without linebacker Darius Leonard since Week 2 as a result of a concussion. There’s been a misconception that previous statements that he has made to the media were insinuating a consideration of retirement. In order to dispel those rumors, Leonard took to Twitter on Monday night to put the idea […]

The Indianapolis Colts are coming out of their bye week as a healthier team than they were before it. After having a week off, Darius Leonard and Clayton Geathers cleared the concussion protocol on Monday. Leonard suffered his concussion in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans and has missed the last three games for the […]

The Indianapolis Colts managed to pull off quite the upset over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5. It seems the defense will now be closer to returning to full strength with the return of linebacker Darius Leonard. Leonard has been sidelined since suffering a concussion in Week 2. According to Zak Keefer of The […]

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard returned to practice on Friday, but he won’t play in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. According to the Colts injury report, Leonard is out with a concussion. Leonard joins four others as those who won’t play: rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdominal), safety Clayton Geathers (concussion), safety […]

The Indianapolis Colts were dealing with key injuries on both sides of the ball heading into their primetime matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. Fortunately, it appears they were able to welcome them back to practice. Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, running back Marlon Mack, and linebacker Darius Leonard managed to log in some practice time […]

The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out linebacker Darius Leonard for their Week 4 home game against the Oakland Raiders, as coach Frank Reich told reporters on Friday, via USA Today’s Kevin Hickey.  Leonard reportedly began feeling concussion-like symptoms after the team’s Week 2 road win over the Tennessee Titans. Since then, the Colts have not […]

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and linebacker Darius Leonard are both missing from Friday’s practice, according to Zak Keefer of The Athletic. Colts final padded practice of the week, and no sign of TY Hilton or Darius Leonard. Doesn’t mean TY won’t play — rarely practiced in December last year with two ankle sprains, […]

The Indianapolis Colts could easily be added to the list of the undefeated teams in the league if it were not for an overtime loss in Week 1 to the Los Angeles Chargers. Thanks to some big missed field goals and extra point attempts from Adam Vinatieri, who will be inducted into the Hall of […]

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard remains in the concussion protocol, according to Jim Ayello of The Indianapolis Star. Leonard was taken out of the team’s Week 2 19-17 win against the Tennessee Titans, then missed their Week 3 27-24 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Colts coach Frank Reich wouldn’t indicate that he would play […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard has been ruled out of his team’s Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday due to a concussion, according to Stephen Holder of The Athletic. This is a significant blow to a Colts defense that will face a high-powered Falcons offense this weekend. Through two games this season, […]

The Indianapolis Colts won their Week 2 game over the Tennessee Titans and everything seemed to be going great. Until after the game, Darius Leonard began to show symptoms of a concussion and is now in concussion protocol. In other news, Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is in the concussion protocol, per Reich. Developed some symptoms […]

On a seemingly calm Saturday night, the Indianapolis Colts went into a state of shock when they received the news that Andrew Luck was retiring from the NFL. After seven special seasons, Luck decided it was best for him to hang up his cleats to move forward in his life. At just 29 years old, […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard can do it all. As a rookie, he made the first-team All-Pro, won Defensive Rookie of the Year, led the NFL in tackles (163), and took reigns of the leadership role for the Colts’ defense. But, he can’t just play, he can also break it down. Nobody: Not even a […]

When you think of an NFL linebacker, you think of a 240-pound or 250-pound beast who is freakishly athletic in addition to being one of the biggest players on the field, but the latter is not always the case. Take Indianapolis Colts star linebacker Darius Leonard, for example. Leonard has played just one season in […]

As a rookie last season, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard turned heads from the start, stringing together an impressive campaign. Ultimately becoming the league’s top defensive rookie, Leonard now has his sights set on some even bigger goals for his sophomore season in 2019. However, it will surely be tough to top his production from […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is entering his second season in the league and is quickly becoming one of the best young stars in the league. His rookie year he racked up 163 tackles, seven sacks, and two interceptions. The expectations coming into this season are through the roof for Leonard and he hopes to […]

Darius Leonard didn’t know he needed surgery. That was, until he reported for offseason workouts. What followed was a lot of time in shorts and a baseball cap, watching his Colts teammates practice without him. Leonard won’t practice at the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, either, although he has started to run on a separate […]

The Indianapolis Colts scored a home run with their selection of little-known Darius Leonard at pick No. 38 in the 2018 NFL Draft. In his first season of play, the linebacker shattered all expectations as he led the team in total tackles with 168 and recorded 12 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, two interceptions, four […]

It hasn’t taken long for Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard to stamp his name among the best defensive players in the NFL, as he earned a First-Team All-Pro selection during his rookie campaign. Pro Football Focus demonstrates just how dominant Leonard really was, as he earned fantastic grades: What a year it was for Darius […]

It’s a good thing it’s the NFL offseason because if it were the regular season, the Indianapolis Colts would be short-handed. Both Darius Leonard and Eric Ebron are recovering from offseason surgeries, but both are expected to be ready by training camp. Chris Ballard told reports via the Colts team website that Leonard, the 2018 […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard took the league by storm in the 2018 NFL season. If his upside is any indication, bigger things are in store for the Indy pass rusher in 2019. Who would’ve thought Leonard, the 36th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State, would exceed everyone’s expectations? […]

The sky’s the limit for 2018 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Darius Leonard. The unheralded rookie out of South Carolina State turned heads last season. Expect him to make a bigger impact with the Indianapolis Colts. Our crystal ball predicts bigger and better things for Leonard in the 2019 NFL season. Leader of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts struck gold in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the selection of linebacker Darius Leonard. It is clear that he is not looking to rest on his merits just yet. Leonard certainly looked the part of a prototypical linebacker at nearly 235 pounds last year. According to Kevin Bowen […]

One of the good things about being a professional football player is your ability to care for your loved ones, as Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard found out. The former second-round pick gifted his mom with a Mercedes-Benz over the weekend, and TMZ Sports has a video of Leonard’s mom enjoying the gift from her […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard had a phenomenal rookie campaign, but Leonard wants to get even better. And not just a little bit better; a lot better. “I don’t have a Super Bowl ring, I don’t have an MVP next to my name, so I haven’t done anything,” Leonard said, according to Joel A. Erickson of […]

Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard is a tremendous talent and far exceeded any expectations this season. Leonard was a fantastic addition to the Colts this season and brought a face to the defensive unit. They are proud of their rookie star to say the least. Not bad for a rookie. 😈 pic.twitter.com/KKtz9t7wVM — Indianapolis […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a lot to be proud of this season, and in regards to the All-Pro Team, they have two rookies who are representing their team for the 2018 season. Quenton Nelson and Darius Leonard put on a show this season and were the talk of the team at times during their impressive […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James is a candidate and perhaps the front-runner for Defensive Rookie of the Year. James is giving credit where credit is due though and provided a bold take on this season’s award. Derwin James tells me @nflnetwork that if he had a vote for DROY, and couldn't vote for […]

Leading the NFL in tackles doesn’t mean as much as it used to. In spite of the fact that Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard is pacing the league with 146 stops on the season, he was not elected to the Pro Bowl. As one would expect, Leonard was pretty upset over the news, according […]