The Eagles were manhandled by the 49ers on Sunday afternoon and spent the evening making sure Shaquille Leonard was on the first plane to Philadelphia. The former Colts All-Pro is signing with the Eagles and will be on the roster for the Week 14 showdown against the Cowboys. We’ve agreed to terms on a one-year deal with LB Shaquille Leonard. pic.twitter.com/WjCsPDHRVQ — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 4, 2023
Leonard logged 65 total tackles, including 2 for loss, in nine games before the Colts waived the former All-Pro linebacker. In Philadelphia, Leonard will team with Zach Cunningham to provide the Eagles with an immediate upgrade at the position. With the signing complete, here’s the national reaction to the move. Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) tries to chase down Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) who scores a touchdown immediately after a teammate’s fumble recovery during game action at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Oct 15, 2023, in Jacksonville. BREAKING NEWS: Darius Shaquille Leonard has signed with the Philadelphia Eaglespic.twitter.com/ycQRqGijwa — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 4, 2023 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 05: Shaquille Leonard #53 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Carolina Panthers during the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/Gyw8wSigaQ — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 4, 2023
Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) reacts to a stop during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Scheer-USA TODAY Sports pic.twitter.com/M8Uxv1nJcq — Jeff Cavanaugh (@timeforjeffrey) December 4, 2023 Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) talks to game official Grantis Bell on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, before facing the New Orleans Saints at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Is Zach Ertz next? While the #Eagles have wrapped up the Shaq Leonard deal, they’ve also inquired on old friend Zach Ertz, who is still evaluating options as of this afternoon, per source. pic.twitter.com/LZNnmJE2hu — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) December 4, 2023
