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Neck injuries are very scary for football players.

Bert Jones' career ended in the 4th game of the 1982 season because of a broken bone in his neck ...... but Peyton Manning was able to make a fabulous comeback in 2012 after missing the entire 2011 season because of neck surgery (albeit at quarterback, of which the demands of said position are significantly different than that of a body-jarring, head-slamming linebacker.)

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we are still right

Well fuck. Yeah, he's probably done. Worst comes to worst then get him to retire after June 1 b/c that would be ~$4M cap savings vs. ($4M) before June 1 per OTC.

Yes, yes, yes!

Out for season.
Season ending back surgery
Per @IanRappaport

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Good.

Leonard needs to recover physically, mentally, and emotionally ...... and now he can concentrate on that fully, without any distracting notions of trying to get back on the field this season.

And if he does make a complete recovery, the already-solid Colts defense might be that much better in 2023 with a completely healthy maniac back in their midst.

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I agree. The benefit of this situation is the emergence of Franklin. When he used to come in for just a few plays, you could see the unfamiliarity hampering his game.

Now he's shown himself to be a real solid LB, probably even a little better downhill and against the run than Leonard... But Leonard's an All-Pro for his range, coverage, and turnovers.

Who knows if we'll ever get to see full strength Leonard, Okereke, and Franklin (even Speed) compliment each other?

You are really good at being a dick. Made me laugh

Probably for the best that he's being shut down, but it's not good that he has to have another back surgery :(

He's done...all good things come to an end.