Shaquille Leonard, Eagles agree to one-year deal; linebacker snubs Cowboys after free agent visit

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Shaquille Leonard has made his decision. The free-agent linebacker has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced Monday. The specific financial terms of Leonard’s deal with the Eagles with not immediately disclosed. 

This signing comes after Leonard was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 21 after spending the first five years of his NFL career with the franchise. Since then, the 28-year-old has been exploring the free agent market, which included visits to both Dallas and Philadelphia. With both NFC East clubs in the thick of the Super Bowl conversation and each needed some help at middle linebacker this off-the-field battle for Leonard’s services drew the attention of the rest of the NFL. In the end, the Eagles were able to win out, and just in time for their Week 14 visit to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Sunday. 




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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2023-12-04 20:12:15

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