Shaquille Leonard’s return from injury gives the Colts’ defense a jolt of energy

By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The soreness Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard felt Monday morning provided a sense of relief. He didn’t need any special medical treatment or trainers or doctors to examine his body. Instead, this was the kind of pain telling Leonard he had survived his first NFL regular-season game in nearly 11 months the same way he used to. And his recovery from two surgeries for a nerve injury that caused discomfort in his left leg. Yes, the three-time All-Pro finally was feeling and playing like his old self.