Colts All-Pro LB Leonard 'happy' with recovery from back surgery

Darius Shaquille Leonard has no timetable for return after offseason back surgery. Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Colts All-Pro LB Darius Shaquille Leonard 'happy' with recovery from back surgery

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 7/26/22

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard will now be going by his middle name, Shaquille. That wasn't the only piece of news that Leonard dropped on Tuesday morning as Colts training camp gets underway.

Colts All-Pro LB Darius Leonard sheds some light on his June surgery: “I had two discs sitting on two nerves that was causing pain all the way down to my ankle.”

Doesn’t put a timetable on it, but says “I’m happy where I’m at.” pic.twitter.com/NI0iZnD9vs
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) July 26, 2022

It was reported in early June that the 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year would likely miss the start of training camp following back surgery. Leonard didn't participate in on-field work this spring because of an ankle injury as well.

The 26-year-old registered a league-leading eight forced fumbles during the 2021 regular season, while adding 122 total tackles and eight passes defended in 16 games.

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