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Colts’ 5 most disappointing players in 2023

Taking a look at the five most disappointing Colts players from 2023.

Despite the Indianapolis Colts missing out on a playoff run, there were plenty of high marks from the 2023 season. Conversely, the Colts also had their share of disappointing players from the campaign.

Between injuries and poor performance, there were a handful of Colts players who failed to meet expectations during the 2023 season. Some will likely have a chance to bounce back in 2024, but the outlook may not be as encouraging as it once was.

We took a look at the players who exceeded expectations. Now, here are five Colts players who disappointed the most in 2023:

Eagles react to being eliminated from NFC playoffs during Locker room cleanout day

We have quotes and reactions from the Philadelphia Eagles locker room cleanout after 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers in the wild card round

The Eagles are cleaning out lockers on Wednesday after Monday night’s 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers that finished a historic collapse.

Philadelphia went 1-6 in their final seven games, including the playoffs, and the embarrassing loss has raised questions about head coach Nick Sirianni and his entire staff.

With all eyes looking towards the offseason, here’s how the Birds are reacting to being eliminated.

These 20 Eagles players are slated to be free agents in March

We’re looking at the 19 Philadelphia Eagles that are set to hit NFL free agency in March

The Eagles are set for wholesale changes as owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman evaluate Nick Sirianni’s future following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce, 36, who reportedly told his teammates he is retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles.

Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, says he wants to return to the Eagles for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.

With the fans and media awaiting Roseman’s end-of-the-year press conference, we’re taking an early look at 18 Eagles who’ll be free agents when the new league year begins in March courtesy of Over The Cap.

Looking at the top 5 Eagles free agents Howie Roseman must re-sign in the offseason

We’re looking at the top five in-house free agents that the Philadelphia Eagles need to re-sign in the 2024 NFL offseason

Philadelphia saw a mass exodus of talent during the initial wave of free 2023 NFL agency, but Howie Roseman was able to offset the deficit with talent already on the roster.

Roseman whiffed on the signings of Rashaad Penny and Terrell Edmunds, but he’ll get credit for drafting Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith with the team’s two first-round picks.

The Eagles are scheduled to have 22 free agents in the 2024 offseason cycle courtesy of Over The Cap, and we’re looking at five players that Philadelphia must re-sign this offseason.

Eagles PFF grades: Best and worst performers from Week 16 win over Giants

We’re looking at the highest and lowest graded players from the Philadelphia Eagles 33-25 win over the New York Giants in Week 16

The Eagles are the most unhappy 11-4 team in NFL history, but the only that counts is the wins, and Philadelphia got back on track with a 33-25 victory over the New York Giants on Christmas Day.

DeVonta Smith went over 1,000 receiving yards for a second straight season, running back D’Andre Swift pulled within 12 yards of 1,000 rushing yards on the year, and quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 300 passing yards for the first time since Week 8 against the Washington Commanders.

With preparation for the Cardinals set to begin, we’re looking at the highest and lowest-graded players from Week 16 via PFF.

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.

Shaquille Leonard agrees to deal with Eagles

The Maniac heads to Philly.

Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, the team announced.

Leonard took free-agent visits with the Eagles and Dallas Cowboys after the Colts waived him from the roster during Thanksgiving week. It should come as no surprise he chose to join former Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni’s squad.

Leonard will be facing the Cowboys in Week 14 so whichever team he chose to sign with would have been facing the team he rejected.

It isn’t clear what type of role Leonard will be working in within Sean Desai’s defense, but he seems like a solid fit for Desai’s two-high scheme. Whether he will emerge as the same player from before the nerve injury remains to be seen.

Regardless, Leonard is getting a fresh start with a chance to compete in the NFC playoffs for one of the best teams in the entire league so this will certainly be something to watch as the rest of the season unfolds.

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Broncos won’t be signing LB Shaquille Leonard

The Broncos were interested in LB Shaquille Leonard, according to ESPN, but he chose to sign with the Eagles.

Shaquille Leonard has found a new home, and it’s not in Denver.

After the Indianapolis Colts waived Leonard in late November, ESPN’s Ed Werder reported that three teams were interested in the linebacker — the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos.

Leonard made visits to the Eagles and Cowboys, but not to the Broncos. The 28-year-old linebacker then agreed to sign a one-year deal with Philadelphia on Monday, according to multiple reports (via Eagles Wire).

A three-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Leonard has totaled 614 tackles, 31 pass breakups, 17 forced fumbles, 15 sacks and 12 interceptions in 70 career games. He will join an Eagles linebacker rotation that includes Haason Reddick, Nicholas Morrow and Zach Cunningham.

Denver, meanwhile, moves forward with Alex Singleton, Josey Jewell, Drew Sanders, Ben Niemann and Justin Strnad as the current inside linebackers on the 53-man roster. Jewell, Niemann, Strnad and Jonas Griffith (currently on injured reserve) are scheduled to become free agents in 2024.

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