The Indianapolis Colts released former NFL All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard on Tuesday.
While the move itself wasn’t surprising, as both sides have been headed down this rocky road of ultimately parting ways for at least a few weeks, the timing of it unquestionably was.
Similar to when the Colts fired ex-head coach Frank Reich in season last year, this move was a bit shocking entering Week 12 and the regular season’s final stretch.
So how did we get here?
Specifically, how did the Colts unceremoniously part ways in season with the greatest linebacker in Indianapolis franchise history?