The Philadelphia Eagles have made significant changes to their linebacker lineup, with Shaquille Leonard joining Nick Morrow and Zach Cunningham. Leonard, who was acquired as a free agent, had a limited role in his debut game against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite a short week of practice, he was active for the game and saw playing time alongside Morrow and Cunningham. The Eagles seem to be cautiously integrating Leonard into the team, as he was on a pitch count and had a specific package of plays. Although Cunningham and Morrow started the game, Leonard was gradually given more opportunities to play as the game progressed, indicating the team's growing confidence in him.
Shaq Leonard: 2 tackles Damone Clark: 4 tackles, 1 PBU, 1 fumble recovery Markquese Bell: 4 tackles, 1 PBU, 1 forced fumble They felt a way. #Cowboys
Zach Cunningham and Shaq Leonard on the field together for this drive.
Shaq Leonard is on the field with Nicholas Morrow. Zach Cunningham was banged up on the last drive, but he has a helmet on on the sideline.
Morrow and Cunningham get the start, as expected.
It'd have been surprising for Shaq Leonard to log a large portion of snaps today against the Cowboys, having just arrived this week and with Zach Cunningham back from his hamstring injury. Dove into the realistic expectations around Leonard here - https://t.co/62qXfc8TLa
Shaq Leonard's snaps in pregame warmups have come with Ben VanSummeran. Of note: it's the same side that Morrow played with the first-team. I'd expect to see Leonard and Cunningham together.
Zach Cunningham and Nicholas Morrow are the top two LBs in pregame warmups. I'd look for Shaq Leonard to mix in throughout the game, but it's Cunningham/Morrow in warmups.
New Eagles’ LB Shaquille Leonard is active for tonight’s game vs. the Cowboys.
.@RapSheet on Shaq Leonard’s Eagles debut: “After just a short week of practice, my understanding is he is going to play. They gave him a very specific and rather small package of plays to get him on the field, make sure that he’s in his comfort zone, but get his feet wet with…
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I would expect status quo at LB for the #Eagles at Dallas with Nick Morrow and Zach Cunningham starting but Shaq Leonard will mix in on somewhat of a pitch count.