Is Leonard Done?

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

He is seeing a neck specialist ...... not good.

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Neck injuries are very scary for football players.

Bert Jones' career ended in the 4th game of the 1982 season because of a broken bone in his neck ...... but Peyton Manning was able to make a fabulous comeback in 2012 after missing the entire 2011 season because of neck surgery (albeit at quarterback, of which the demands of said position are significantly different than that of a body-jarring, head-slamming linebacker.)

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[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

You all said I was dumb for suggesting a package trade with Hines, Kenny Moore, and Leonard. We could’ve got a lot more for that than a utility back and a low round pick.

we are still right

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

He is seeing a neck specialist. Not good

Well fuck. Yeah, he's probably done. Worst comes to worst then get him to retire after June 1 b/c that would be ~$4M cap savings vs. ($4M) before June 1 per OTC.

[CanuckColt]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Leonard's contract won't be too bad if he has continued injury issues this season and next.

The Colts are really only on the hook for next season at which point they could terminate the contract which would result in a $4M dead cap charge in 2024 and 2025 ($8M dead cap total). Not a huge penalty for exiting that contract.

Yes, yes, yes!

[smitty46953]

Out for season.
Season ending back surgery
Per @IanRappaport

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[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by smitty46953

Out for the season.

Season-ending back surgery ...... Per @IanRappaport

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Good.

Leonard needs to recover physically, mentally, and emotionally ...... and now he can concentrate on that fully, without any distracting notions of trying to get back on the field this season.

And if he does make a complete recovery, the already-solid Colts defense might be that much better in 2023 with a completely healthy maniac back in their midst.

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[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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Good.

Leonard needs to recover physically, mentally, and emotionally ...... and now he can concentrate on that fully, without any distracting notions of trying to get back on the field this season.

And if he does make a complete recovery, the already-solid Colts defense might be that much better in 2023 with a completely healthy maniac back in their midst.

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I agree. The benefit of this situation is the emergence of Franklin. When he used to come in for just a few plays, you could see the unfamiliarity hampering his game.

Now he's shown himself to be a real solid LB, probably even a little better downhill and against the run than Leonard... But Leonard's an All-Pro for his range, coverage, and turnovers.

Who knows if we'll ever get to see full strength Leonard, Okereke, and Franklin (even Speed) compliment each other?

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

we are still right

You are really good at being a dick. Made me laugh

[IndyNorm]

Probably for the best that he's being shut down, but it's not good that he has to have another back surgery

[CanuckColt]

He's done...all good things come to an end.