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• Retired Leonard refinds love of football as coach
Shaquille Leonard said he's now recaptured his love for football by returning to his former high school, Lake View High, in South Carolina and becoming the defensive coordinator there....2025
• Colts’ former All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard to retire as member of franchise during halftime of Raiders game

On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that former NFL All-Pro linebacker Shaquille ‘Darius’ Leonard will retire as a member of the franchise during halftime of this Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders: He will reportedly ‘bang the anvil’ during pre-game pump-up fanfare and speak to the home crowd at halftime. Originally a 2018 2nd […]...2025
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• Shaquille Leonard retires: Former Colts star to officially call it a career at Sunday's game in Indianapolis

Leonard is a three-time first-team All Pro...2025
• Three-time All-Pro Leonard retiring with Colts
Three-time All-Pro Shaquille Leonard is retiring as a member of the Colts....2025
• Colts’ Zaire Franklin receives ‘honorable mention’ in ESPN’s annual league survey of top LBs

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Colts Zaire Franklin received a noteworthy tip of the helmet from ESPN’s annual league survey at linebacker. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, while he wasn’t chosen among the top ten players at his position, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin received an honorable mention ahead of the 2025 campaign, per an annual league survey: Zaire Fr...2025
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• Every Defensive Rookie of the Year, from Donald to Verse

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images How have Defensive Rookie of the Years fared in the last decade? The year after Aaron Donald retired, and a decade after Donald won Defensive Rookie of the Year, Rams edge rusher Jared Verse won the same award with the same team. How high should expectations be for Verse going into year two and the rest of his career? Here are the previous 10 DROY winners: 2014 -...2025
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• Drafting immediate impact players a must for Colts, Ballard this year

Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images There is no time to waste. The Colts must improve immediately. NFL draft classes are full of players across varying abilities and levels of readiness. Some are raw while others are pro-ready. They all will take plenty of coaching and repetitions to acclimate to the NFL, but each player starts their journey at a different point. Chris...2025
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• Is trading into the top three to get a quarterback ever worth it?

Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images I’m sorry to say, New York Giants fans, but there are still two full months to go before the 2025 NFL Draft. The wait already seems interminable, since the Giants do not have a single quarterback under contract, and whatever else they do in the interim to improve the team will pale in comparison to the big decision they will have to make in late April....2025
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• Buccaneers Week 15 Top Performers at Los Angeles Chargers

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images A shockingly pleasant surprise! A statement road win has the Buccaneers riding the lightning entering the season’s home stretch. It started as a back-and-forth affair that once again fell victim to a perilous second quarter, but the Bucs righted the ship in emphatic fashion with 27 unanswered points in the second half to crush the Los Angeles Chargers ...2024
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Beat The Falcons?

Kirk Cousins will be motivated but the Vikings should handle their business! Who are you picking to win the game? Minnesota Vikings News and Links Will Brinson’s NFL Week 14 picks, best bets: Kirk Cousins gets revenge on Vikings, plus sneaky props to know Falcons (+5.5) at Vikings Kirk Cousins has been TERRIBLE the last couple of weeks. Given his slump and Aaron Rodgers’ overall play this season, ...2024
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• Colts Midseason Mock Draft

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While the 2024 Colts fight for a playoff spot, it is also important to look to the future for more reinforcements as they try to take the next step in 2025. The Colts are currently at 5-6 and are ranked 8th in the AFC, just a game outside of the projected playoff picture from the Denver Broncos. As of this week, they are projected to pi...2024
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• Who should be up next for joining the Colts ‘Ring of Honor’?

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Colts don’t lack great candidates right now for joining the franchise’s illustrious ‘Ring of Honor’ following Dallas Clark’s upcoming induction in 2024. The Indianapolis Colts recently announced that former All-Pro tight end Dallas Clark will be inducted into the franchise’s illustrious ‘Ring of Honor’ during Week 7th (October 20th) against the vis...2024
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• PFF ranks Colts linebacking corps as just NFL’s 26th best before 2024 season

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images PFF doesn’t seem to think too highly of the Colts linebacking duo of Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed. What gives? According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts have one of the weaker linebacking corps in this league—which is pretty surprising to say the least: 26. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Both Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed are better in run defense than coverage. Fr...2024
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• Bengals News (6/25): Joe Burrow begins modeling career

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Always smart to have a side hustle. Bengals News Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson Take Paris by Storm—then Walk in Vogue World 2024NFL stars and best friends Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson took Paris by storm and ended their trip by walking in Vogue World 2024. 1 Potential Breakout Player To Watch For All 32 NFL Teams Ahead of Training CampWit...2024
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• Three Broncos to get excited about

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images It figures to be a long season, but there will be some bright spots. In 2024, the Denver Broncos are searching for a new identity in the post-Russell Wilson era. Unfortunately, the effects of limited salary cap space and even fewer draft picks these last few years will continue to haunt Broncos Country. While the landscape appears barren for many win...2024
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"They used Number 6 on Quenton Nelson, Number 37 on Braden Smith, and they traded up from Number 49 to Number 36 to get Shaquille Leonard."

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"Vander Esch fell short of Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2018 as it ultimately went to Shaquille Leonard of the Indianapolis Colts."

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"Shaquille Leonard, Eagles agree to one-year deal; linebacker snubs Cowboys after free agent visit"

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"Shaquille Leonard returns to Colts practice after missing training camp due to back injury"

• Colts’ Zaire Franklin receives ‘honorable mention’ in ESPN’s annual league survey of top LBs
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• Every Defensive Rookie of the Year, from Donald to Verse
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• Drafting immediate impact players a must for Colts, Ballard this year
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• Colts may be eyeing a tackle in the draft, but that doesn’t seem match fan sentiment

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images A tackle is a real possibility, but it isn’t matching the hopes and dreams of the fans. Anyone who tells you they know who the Indianapolis Colts are going to draft this year is a liar. Every year there is a group of players that seem to be in range for every team that fit a need or is the best player available at that time. Educated guesses can be made, but to...2025
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• Is trading into the top three to get a quarterback ever worth it?
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• Colts fans: Team Ballard or team anybody else?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Do you like the move to retain Ballard for another year? Chris Ballard may be the most polarizing figure associated with the Indianapolis Colts; more than the head coach and more than the second year quarterback who produced his own set opinions among fans this year. Maybe it comes down to tenure. Ballard has been with the Colts double those two men ...2025
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• Buccaneers Week 15 Top Performers at Los Angeles Chargers
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• Colts announce 8 team captains for 2024 season

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Colts have announced two new team captains from last season—both key offensive playmakers. The Indianapolis Colts have announced their eight team captains for the 2024-25 regular season—as voted on by their teammates: defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, linebacker Zaire Franklin, center Ryan Kelly, cornerback Kenny Moore II, offensive guard Quenton Ne...2024
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• Colts’ Zaire Franklin receives ‘honorable mention’ in ESPN’s annual league survey of top LBs
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• Every Defensive Rookie of the Year, from Donald to Verse
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• Drafting immediate impact players a must for Colts, Ballard this year
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• Is trading into the top three to get a quarterback ever worth it?
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• Notes and stats from the Buccaneers 40-17 win over the Chargers

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images A high-powered offense reaches any feats. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 40-17, to secure their fourth consecutive win. With the win, Tampa Bay improves to 8-6 and remains in sole possession of first place in the NFC South. The Buccaneers are now 8-1 (.888) in December/January games dating back to the start of the 2023 se...2024
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• Colts Training Camp Journal: Practices No. 7 + 8

Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The Indianapolis Colts have today off after back-to-back scorching practices. WESTFIELD, IN — Practices seven and eight at Grand Park were blistering affairs as the 90+ degree days resulted in a sluggish Sunday for the offense. Monday’s practice saw a slight rebound from the offense while the defense landed multiple (much-needed) takeaways fr...2024
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• Colts may be eyeing a tackle in the draft, but that doesn’t seem match fan sentiment
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• Is trading into the top three to get a quarterback ever worth it?
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• Colts fans: Team Ballard or team anybody else?
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• Who should be up next for joining the Colts ‘Ring of Honor’?
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• Bengals News (6/25): Joe Burrow begins modeling career
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• The Linc - Corey Davis among Eagles free agent wide receiver options

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/23/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... A look at the best available free agent wide receivers and how they might fit with the Eagles - PhillyVoiceCorey Davis: Davis was the fifth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played for four years with the Titans (2017-2020), and two with the Jets (2021-202...2024
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• I asked ChatGPT five questions about the Colts

Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images When times get tough, many go to a higher power to seek answers. Others go to trusted friends or family. During the dead period of the NFL offseason, I decided to give ChatGPT a whirl. I asked the AI learning machine five questions about the Colts this season. Its response is in the italics and my reaction to its response is below it; le...2024
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• Shaquille Leonard, Eagles agree to one-year deal; linebacker snubs Cowboys after free agent visit

Philadelphia travels to Dallas in Week 14...2023
• Shaquille Leonard landing spots: Cowboys contact ex-Colts LB but Jerry Jones says team 'needs to do homework'

Leonard was a second-round pick of the Colts in 2018; here's where he could be a fit...2023
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• Shaquille Leonard landing spots: Cowboys reportedly interested in star LB after release from Colts

Leonard was a second-round pick of the Colts in 2018...2023
• LOOK: Shaquille Leonard hands out Thanksgiving turkeys hours after Colts shockingly released him

Leonard didn't let the Colts' decision get in the way of him helping the Indianapolis community...2023
• Shaquille Leonard landing spots: Colts release former Defensive Player of the Year, who clears waivers

Leonard was a second-round pick of the Colts in 2018...2023
• Shaquille Leonard returns to Colts practice after missing training camp due to back injury

Indianapolis will travel to Houston to face the Texans in Week 1...2022
• Former Colts star Shaquille Leonard attends Week 12 vs. Buccaneers for pregame tribute days after his release

All is well between the two sides, apparently...2023
• Shaquille Leonard landing spots: Ex-Colts LB to visit with Cowboys as owner Jerry Jones confirms lunch meeting

Leonard was a second-round pick of the Colts in 2018; here's where he could be a fit...2023
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• The Linc - Player poll says Eagles have the NFL’s most annoying fan base

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 11/22/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Anonymous NFL player poll 2023: Best player? Biggest trash talker? Most annoying fans? - The AthleticThe Eagles and Cowboys apparently aren’t just competing on the field, with both grabbing about a quarter of the votes from the 73 players w...2023
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• Colts’ Zaire Franklin receives ‘honorable mention’ in ESPN’s annual league survey of top LBs
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• Every Defensive Rookie of the Year, from Donald to Verse
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• Is trading into the top three to get a quarterback ever worth it?
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• Notes and stats from the Buccaneers 40-17 win over the Chargers
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• Colts Franchise Record Watch List

Photo by Jürgen Kessler/picture alliance via Getty Images Several Colts are approaching key milestones in Franchise Record Leaderboards in 2023. How high will these players climb amongst Colts greats? Top 10 Colts Franchise Leaderboard Stat Watch Which current Colts are close to rising up in the record books of this historic franchise this next season? How far could they climb? Michael Pi...2024
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• The Linc - Eagles rank 5th in ESPN’s future NFL power rankings

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/22/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... 2024 NFL Future Power Rankings: Projections for all 32 teams - ESPN+5. Philadelphia Eagles. Reason for hope: Jalen Hurts turns 26 next month, and despite last season’s late collapse, he has shown plenty of reason to believe he can be the guy he was in 2022, whe...2024
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• PFF ranks Colts linebacking corps as just NFL’s 26th best before 2024 season
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• PFF’s Team Report lists Colts defense as NFL’s 22nd-rated unit

Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK The Indianapolis Colts are seemingly running it back on defense with their starters from a season ago. Has enough been done to fortify this unit? Similarly to its offense, the Colts have retained the majority of its production on the defensive side of the ball. More specifically, all starters from Indy’s defense in 2023 are set to retur...2024
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• Who are the Colts best draft picks under Chris Ballard?

Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports With the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, let’s take a look at some of the best picks during Ballard’s tenure. Say what you want about the general manager of the Indianapolis Colts (I know I have), but when it comes to the draft, Chris Ballard has had some serious hits acquiring talent throughout all seven rounds. He isn’t perfect, but with the 2024 NFL Draft o...2024
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• The Linc - One recommended offseason move for the Eagles

Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/7/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... One offseason move for each NFC team: Vikings must PAY Justin Jefferson; Eagles need LB help - NFL.comPrioritize linebacker. Howie Roseman insisted he hasn’t devalued the linebacker position, but the results speak for themselves. The Eagles didn’t properly replace T....2024
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• LOOK: Shaquille Leonard hands out Thanksgiving turkeys hours after Colts shockingly released him
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• Chargers Daily Links: In defense of Quentin Johnston

Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports The rookie wide receiver out of TCU has come under heavy criticism following his fourth quarter drop against the Packers however I think reactions need to be tempered when looking at his film as he showed promise. Good Morning, Bolts From the Blue. Quentin Johnston, the Chargers’ first round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, has come under a lot of criticism by...2023
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