Cut/Released: Shaq Leonard (signs with the Eagles)

[MMC]

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[GKJ]

Wonder if he gets claimed off waivers.

 

[MMC]

Wonder if he gets claimed off waivers.

Not a chance

 

[GKJ]

Not a chance

It’s still unlikely but I don’t see that as prohibitive pending a physical

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Bears should jump on this

Need talent on D side and we have cap room to take on his contract

 

[Unholy Diver]

It’s still unlikely but I don’t see that as prohibitive pending a physical

The Steelers should, can always rework it or cut him after the season

 

[Pestilence]

How has he been this season?

 

[StreetHawk]

Not a chance

No guaranteed money in future years. A$6.5 mill of his 2024 base is guaranteed for injury. But if you claim him you can still cut him at no penalty in the off season. Just have to fit the $6 mill cap for the rest of the season.
Yates should be mentioning whether that future obligation is guaranteed or not.

 

[MMC]

No guaranteed money in future years. A$6.5 mill of his 2024 base is guaranteed for injury. But if you claim him you can still cut him at no penalty in the off season. Just have to fit the $6 mill cap for the rest of the season.
Yates should be mentioning whether that future obligation is guaranteed or not.

Still too high of a figure for this year based on his performance so far, and the fact that I don’t really see how you can expect someone to rebound for a debilitating back injury. But I suppose it’s possible someone believes in him enough to pick him up

 

[StreetHawk]

Still too high of a figure for this year based on his performance so far, and the fact that I don’t really see how you can expect someone to rebound for a debilitating back injury. But I suppose it’s possible someone believes in him enough to pick him up

Obviously there is a reason for Indy to cut him. They are on the hook for his salary if he goes unclaimed, but I guess at this point they want to give someone else a look at LB.

 

[GKJ]

Eagles cut Derek Barnett, so I wonder if that’s related here.

 

[Tony Romo]

Eagles cut Derek Barnett, so I wonder if that’s related here.

From what I've seen, NFCE battle for him.

 

[GKJ]

From what I've seen, NFCE battle for him.

I've seen similar.

 

[John Price]

 

[MMC]

 

[GKJ]

After yesterday they have no choice but to see if he’s truly cooked or not. They better get Zach Ertz back too.

 

[StreetHawk]

After yesterday they have no choice but to see if he’s truly cooked or not. They better get Zach Ertz back too.

Not much production after Brown, Smith, Goedart. So, need someone reliable. Think if they sign Ertz and run double TE sets, that works better for Philly with their OL. Let them tee off on the DL and allows Hurts to use his legs too.

 

[GKJ]

Not much production after Brown, Smith, Goedart. So, need someone reliable. Think if they sign Ertz and run double TE sets, that works better for Philly with their OL. Let them tee off on the DL and allows Hurts to use his legs too.

They’ve gotten little from Goedert. I know because he’s on my fantasy team. He’s had really two games worth a shit. Good thing I drafted Andrews and claimed Jake Ferguson in that league. You are not a good enough offense if tight ends are not involved.

But the defense has been worrisome, and Howie knows it. Every linebacker on the roster besides Nakobe Dean went through the practice squad. Added Byard and Roby midseason and now Leonard.

A lot of people talking about how too many people have been giving the Eagles their flowers and have been naive compared to their record, but that’s not how Howie has been operating. He’s been hustling all season, and always has really.

 

[StreetHawk]

They’ve gotten little from Goedert. I know because he’s on my fantasy team. Good thing I drafted Andrews and claimed Jake Ferguson in that league.

But the defense has been worrisome, and Howie knows it. Every linebacker on the roster besides Nakobe Dean went through the practice squad. Added Byard and Roby midseason and now Leonard.

A lot of people talking about how too many people have been giving the Eagles their flowers and have been naive compared to their record, but that’s not how Howie has been operating. He’s been hustling all season, and always has really.

Eagles don't pay $ for LBs and RBs, which in the cap world and impact on the game today, makes sense, unless they are elite like CMC and Warner are for SF.

Philly, doesn't seem to commit to the run like they should. But, yes the D, after the front 4 is average. LBs inexperienced after their starters. Lack depth in the secondary.
Howie is working the phones. Not sure what other LB/DBs he can pull off the street to play for them.

 

[JimmyApples]

Should be a good depth piece for the Eagles, at the very least. They need some LB help.