Despite being released on Tuesday, Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard hung around to pass out turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.

Leonard, a three-time All-Pro, was surprisingly cut by the Colts with his playing time dwindling in his sixth season.

But the 28-year-old put the unfortunate news behind him just hours later as he helped local families prepare their holiday meals.



According to TMZ, Leonard impacted roughly 200 families with his good deeds.

While he could be seen smiling during the event, he revealed that his release was a total shock to him. 


Despite receiving the terrible news of his release earlier today, Shaquille Leonard is ending his time in Indy how he knows best - giving back to the community with his former teammates @CBS4Indy | @FOX59 pic.twitter.com/iys9TTEN5v

— Alexa Ross (@AlexaRossTV) November 21, 2023




Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard - the 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year - was cut this week



CLASS ACT: Despite being released by the #Colts today Shaquille Leonard is still here in Indy handing out turkeys for those in need pic.twitter.com/N1NYXAZdYx