According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Indianapolis Colts NFL All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard underwent successful season-ending back surgery on Tuesday—after consulting with renowned Los Angeles neck surgeon Dr. Robert Watkins on Monday (among others):
Source: #Colts All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard underwent successful season-ending back surgery this morning after several evaluations. Leonard is on Injured Reserve, and the hope is the procedure fixes his issue for good. pic.twitter.com/Gjer1WUQDY
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2022
Leonard’s campaign being cut short isn’t ultimately surprising, given that after offseason back surgery, he was still having nerve issues in his back that were trickling down to his lower leg—as he indicated his calf still wasn’t ‘firing up’ properly.