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Instant analysis of Eagles signing Shaq Leonard to a deal ahead of game vs. Cowboys

We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Philadelphia Eagles signing linebacker Shaquille Leonard to a one-year deal

After watching his team get shredded by the 49ers, Howie Roseman didn’t stand pat and made linebacker depth a priority, signing Shaquille Leonard to a one-year contract on Monday.

Leonard joins a linebacker corps decimated by injuries: Nakobe Dean is on Injured Reserve with a foot injury, and Zach Cunningham missed Sunday’s game against the 49ers because of a hamstring injury.

The Eagles have three weakside linebackers on their active roster – Christian Elliss, Nicholas Morrow, and Ben VanSumeren, and they all lack the athleticism and dual-threat abilities at the position.

Leonard, a second-round draft pick (No. 36 overall) of the Colts, was a three-time first-team All-Pro, once a second-team All-Pro, and a three-time Pro Bowl player.

He was the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2018.

With Leonard now in the fold, here’s an instant analysis of the move.

Nick Sirianni confirms he’s called Shaq Leonard several times to recruit LB to Eagles

Nick Sirianni confirms he’s called Shaq Leonard several times to recruit LB to Eagles

After a Tuesday meeting in Dallas, Shaquille Leonard arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, and the Eagles head coach decided to get an early start on conversations.

During his session with the local and national media, head coach Nick Sirianni confirmed that he’s been calling the former All-Pro linebacker since Indianapolis waived him.

An offensive coordinator for the Colts before getting the Philadelphia coaching job, Sirianni has a familiarity and relationship with Leonard that could get a deal done before this weekend’s contest against San Francisco.

Leonard is unlikely to play for any team he signs with ahead of Week 13.

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Shaquille Leonard to meet with the Eagles

Free agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard is expected to visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday after a Tuesday meeting with the Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles and Cowboys are fighting for NFC East supremacy, and it appears both teams will battle for the right to sign linebacker Shaquille Leonard.

After a visit to Dallas on Tuesday, Leonard is traveling to Philadelphia for a meeting with the Eagles.

A 2018 second-round pick of the Colts, Leonard won Defensive Rookie of the Year while being named a first-team All-Pro. He developed into one of the top linebackers in the NFL, earning All-Pro honors three times in his first four seasons.

Back injuries limited him to three games last year, and he has seen a sharp cut to his playing time throughout this season.

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Report: Shaquille Leonard to meet with Eagles if he doesn’t sign with Cowboys

Free agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard is expected to visit the Philadelphia Eagles after a Tuesday meeting with the Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles and Cowboys are fighting for NFC East supremacy, and it appears both teams will battle for the right to sign linebacker Shaquille Leonard.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Leonard is scheduled to visit Dallas on Tuesday. If he makes it out of the facility, the expectation is that he’ll meet with Philadelphia later this week.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Leonard doesn’t currently have a meeting scheduled with the Eagles, but the hope is that he’d head to Philly if he exits Dallas without a deal.

A 2018 second-round pick of the Colts, Leonard won Defensive Rookie of the Year while being named a first-team All-Pro. He developed into one of the top linebackers in the NFL, earning All-Pro honors three times in his first four seasons.

Back injuries limited him to three games last year, and he has seen a sharp cut to his playing time throughout this season.

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