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Eagles’ linebacker Shaquille Leonard switches jersey number ahead of debut vs. Cowboys

After practicing in the No. 50, Shaquille Leonard has switched to jersey number 53 after Christian Elliss was waived and claimed by the Patriots

The Eagles have a former All-Pro linebacker on the roster, adding the versatile Shaquille Leonard to the roster after he chose Philadelphia over Dallas.

Leonard is preparing to take the field for his third practice with the team, and he’s switched jersey number.

After initially being assigned the No. 50, Leonard is switching to No. 53 after Christian Elliss was waived.

Leonard will likely start opposite Zach Cunningham, and the duo should help alleviate the lack of communication witnessed in the Eagles’ 42-19 loss to the 49ers.

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Eagles linebacker Shaq Leonard chooses jersey number ahead of debut vs. Cowboys

Eagles linebacker Shaq Leonard to wear Jersey No. 50 for Philadelphia ahead of debut vs. Cowboys

The Eagles have a former All-Pro linebacker on the roster, adding the versatile Shaquille Leonard to the roster after he chose Philadelphia over Dallas.

Leonard is preparing to take the field for his first practice in Philadelphia, and he’ll wear the No. 50, according to the team’s official website.

Leonard will likely start opposite Zach Cunningham, and the duo should help alleviate the lack of communication witnessed in the Eagles 42-19 loss to the 49ers.

Notable players to wear the No. 50 in Philadelphia include Kiko Alonso, Garry Cobb, Guy Morriss, and Casey Matthews.

Shaq Leonard explains why he picked Eagles over Cowboys; Proving he can still play

Shaquille Leonard on signing with the Philadelphia Eagles: “I want to prove to myself that I still can play.”

Shaquille Leonard chose the Eagles over the Cowboys on Monday and most of his decision centered around head coach Nick Sirianni.

The All-Pro linebacker and former Colts offensive coordinator spent three years together in Indianapolis, and Leonard chose that relationship as the starting point for his career reclamation.

On Wednesday, before his first practice in Philadelphia, Leonard spoke about the difficult business decision that was made in Indianapolis while also giving insight into why he chose the Eagles.

National reaction to Eagles signing Shaquille Leonard to a 1-year deal

We’re looking at the national reaction to the Philadelphia Eagles signing Shaquille Leonard to a one-year deal

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.

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.

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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