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2023 NFL Free Agency Capsule: S Rodney McLeod Jr.

McLeod in 2022 set career highs in tackles, tackles for a loss and passes defensed while recording the first pick-six of his 11-year career.

Mar 07, 2023 at 12:05 PM

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Colts.com Writer

How he joined the Colts: Signed as a free agent on April 14, 2022

2022 by the numbers:

17 games (15 starts)
1,031 snaps
96 tackles
2 interceptions (one pick-six)
6 pass break-ups
8 TFLs

Career stats (2012-2022):

156 games (138 starts)
8,861 snaps
689 tackles
18 interceptions (one pick-six)
42 pass break-ups
23 TFLs
2 sacks
1 QB hit
11 forced fumbles

What you need to know

McLeod stepped in as a starter in Week 3 and held on to that role for the rest of the season, with the 11-year veteran turning in one of the most productive seasons of his career. As a strong safety in Gus Bradley's defense, McLeod played well against the run while capably covering his assignments against the pass.

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