Colts’ Leonard (back) set to make season debut

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard is energetic for Sunday’s residence sport in opposition to the Tennessee Titans, which means the All-Professional is about to make his 2022 debut after recovering from offseason again surgical procedure.

Leonard’s rehabilitation ends a years-long battle with ankle and leg ache that was, medical doctors lastly found, triggered partly by nerve points originating in Leonard’s again. The restoration from the again surgical procedure lingered, however Leonard returns simply in time for an essential AFC South matchup.

The Colts’ protection is coming off a robust efficiency in a win over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in Week 3, and the addition of Leonard figures to be a lift. Leonard was an enormous cause the Colts had been second within the NFL in turnovers in 2021, producing 4 interceptions, eight compelled fumbles and three fumble recoveries on his personal.

By means of three video games, the Colts have produced three turnovers, after forcing practically two per sport final season (33 in 17 video games).

Leonard is not anticipated to be fully wholesome, however the Colts stated they’ve exercised endurance and consider he can now be efficient.

“I might say he is not going to be 100%, however we predict when he performs we can have made the conclusion that he can play profitable soccer and assist us win a sport and never be a adverse issue on the end result of the sport,” Colts coach Frank Reich stated.