INDIANAPOLIS — Shaquille Leonard is officially hanging up his cleats.

Leonard is returning to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday to retire as a Colt at halftime of the Raiders game, calling it a career in the building where he became a star.

The South Carolina State product looked like a potential Hall of Famer for the first four seasons of his career, averaging 134.5 tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss and 3.8 sacks.

But it was the ability to create turnovers that put Leonard on a Hall of Fame trajectory. Leonard forced 17 fumbles, picked off 11 passes and recovered seven fumbles, with a knack for creating turnovers.

“He was the ultimate guy, taking the football away, punching it out,” Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen said. “Relentless.” Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Qu

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