The Indianapolis Colts have released former All-Pro linebacker Shaq Leonard, according to Ian Rapoport.
The #Colts have released Darius Leonard. Unreal. He heads to waivers. https://t.co/DCnBlc4wek
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2023
According to Mike Chappell, Leonard did not ask to be released. The move was ‘a personnel decision,’ and the team still owes him $6.1 million throughout the rest of the season.
Waiving Shaq was a personnel decision. From what I've been told, he did not ask Colts for his release.