Deane Leonard - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with Bolts The Chargers signed Leonard to a one-year, $2 million deal on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 26-year-old corner from Ole Miss appeared in just eight regular-season games for the Chargers last season due to a knee injury. However, he's operated as one of Los Angeles' best special-teamers over the last two years, logging 355 special-teams snaps and 13 total tackles. Expect Leonard to maintain a similar role ahead of next season.

4 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for SNF Leonard (knee) is active for Sunday night's contest against the Steelers.

Impact Leonard will make his regular-season debut after missing the entirety of the campaign to this point while on injured reserve with a knee injury. He'll slot in as a top reserve option behind Donte Jackson and Cam Hart at cornerback versus Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR The Chargers activated Leonard (knee) off injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Leonard has been on injured reserve since August but is now closer to making his return. If the 25-year-old is able to suit up for Sunday's matchup versus the Steelers, he should serve as one of the team's depth cornerbacks.

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Designated for return from IR The Chargers designated Leonard (leg) for return from injured reserve Tuesday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The move opens Leonard's 21-day practice window. He's yet to appear in a game this season after being injured during the preseason. Tarheeb Still (knee), Cam Hart, Benjamin St-Juste and Donte Jackson have been handling the bulk of the cornerback duties for Los Angeles through eight weeks.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Placed on IR, designated to return Leonard (leg) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Wednesday.

Impact Leonard suffered a leg injury in the Chargers' second preseason contest Aug. 10, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the 2025 season. In his absence, Benjamin St-Juste and Nikko Reed stand to see an increase in reps at cornerback with Los Angeles.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Leonard exited Sunday's preseason game against the Saints with an apparent leg injury and did not return, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leonard was helped off the field by the Chargers' training staff after playing 21 defensive snaps. He's in the mix to land one of the top reserve jobs in Los Angeles' secondary, as long as his injury isn't severe. Leonard appeared in 10 regular-season contests last season, logging eight tackles (six solo) and three pass breakups.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Jesse Minter on the Cornerback Room Chargers Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter meets with the media to discuss the cornerback room, how players like CB Deane Leonard, CB Benja...

AUGUST 8, 2025 • CHARGERS.COM

Chargers highlight: Deane Leonard toe-taps for the interception Deane Leonard has become the forgotten man in the Chargers cornerback room.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Good to go Monday vs. Baltimore Leonard (hamstring) is active for Monday's game against the Ravens.

Impact After missing the Chargers' last five games due to a hamstring injury, Leonard was activated off injured reserve and will play Monday. The 2022 seventh-round pick has played in just four regular-season games and has logged four tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Monday The Chargers activated Leonard (hamstring) off injured reserve Monday.

Impact The third-year corner from Ole Miss practiced in full all week and has now been added to the Chargers' active roster, suggesting that he'll play in his first game in five weeks on Monday night against the Ravens. Expect Leonard to serve as a depth piece in the Chargers' secondary while also contributing on special teams as the season progresses.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters that Leonard's (hamstring) 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Impact Leonard logged a limited practice session Wednesday following his designation to return from injured reserve, suggesting he could see the field as soon as the Chargers' Week 11 matchup against the Bengals. However, the third-year pro from Ole Miss must still be activated to the Chargers' active roster in order to play Sunday. If Leonard remains out in Week 11, expect Tarheeb Still to continue seeing increased reps with Los Angeles' first-team secondary.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Leonard (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Leonard has dealt with the injury for multiple weeks now and was already ruled out for Monday's game against the Cardinals. His placement on injured reserve will now guarantee he'll miss at least the next four games and will be eligible to return Nov. 17 against the Bengals.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Arizona Leonard (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Leonard has not been able to practice this week due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 6 against the Broncos. The Chargers enter Monday's game with a banged up secondary as Ja'Sir Taylor (leg) and Kristian Fulton (hamstring) are both listed as questionable. Leonard's next chance at suiting up will be Week 8 against the Saints on Oct. 27.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In jeopardy of missing Week 7 Leonard (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on the Chargers' injury report Friday.

Impact Leonard has logged back-to-back DNPs this week due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 6 against the Broncos. He's at risk of missing his second regular-season game of the year unless he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday. Leonard has primarily operated on special teams and has logged four tackles (three solo) and one pass breakup across four regular-season games.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Leonard (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Leonard suited up in Week 6 despite his questionable designation due to the same injury, but ultimately it appears he wasn't healthy enough to play. The 24-year-old will try to return in Week 7 against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Leonard (hamstring) has exited Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Leonard was questionable for Sunday's game with the same injury, but ultimately suited up. However, it appears the Ole Miss product aggravated the injury and is now questionable to return.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Leonard (hamstring) has exited Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Leonard was questionable for Sunday's game with the same injury but ultimately suited up. However, it appears the Ole Miss product aggravated the injury and is now questionable to return.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Leonard (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Broncos.

Impact Leonard hasn't played since Week 3, but he'll get back on the field for Week 6. The Ole Miss product typically doesn't see much action on defense, but with Ja'Sir Taylor (leg) out, he could have a path to seeing an uptick in work.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable ahead of Sunday Leonard (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.

Impact Leonard hasn't played since Week 3, but he could finally see his return as the Chargers travel to Denver. The 6-foot cornerback likely won't play much defense if he's active, as he's served most of his field time on special teams when he's been healthy this year.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Leonard (hamstring) was listed as a DNP for Wednesday's practice report.

Impact Leonard was unable to play in Week 4 against the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury. Despite Los Angeles coming off a bye, it appears the 2022 seventh-round pick is still working through the injury. He'll have two more chances to practice in some capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Kansas City Leonard (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Leonard popped up on the Chargers' injury report Friday with a hamstring issue, and the injury appears severe enough for him not to play Sunday. With nickel corner Ja'Sir Taylor (leg) also not playing, Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart will see more snaps at corner behind starters Kristian Fulton and Asante Samuel.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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