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{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Rodney McLeod
|name=Rodney McLeod
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|caption=McLeod playing for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in 2021
|caption=McLeod playing for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in 2022
|current_team= Cleveland Browns
|current_team= Cleveland Browns
|number= 26
|number= 12
|position=[[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]
|position=[[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]
|birth_date={{birth date and age|mf=y|1990|6|23}}
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|high_school = [[DeMatha Catholic High School|DeMatha Catholic]]<br />([[Hyattsville, Maryland]])
|high_school = [[DeMatha Catholic High School|DeMatha Catholic]]<br />([[Hyattsville, Maryland]])
|college=[[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] (2008–2011)
|college=[[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] (2008–2011)
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|status= Active
|status= Active
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
* [[NFLPA Alan Page Community Award]] (2022)
* [[NFLPA Alan Page Community Award]] (2022)
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|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sacks|Sacks]]
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McLeod attended [[DeMatha Catholic High School]] in [[Hyattsville, Maryland]] where he played as a safety.
McLeod attended [[DeMatha Catholic High School]] in [[Hyattsville, Maryland]] where he played as a safety.


Considered a three-star recruit by [[247Sports.com]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod, DeMatha Catholic , Safety |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Rodney-McLeod-4894/high-school-2639/ |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> he chose Virginia over [[Syracuse University|Syracuse]] and [[Virginia Tech]].
Considered a three-star recruit by [[247Sports.com]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod, DeMatha Catholic , Safety |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Rodney-McLeod-4894/high-school-2639/ |access-date=December 30, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> he chose Virginia over [[Syracuse University|Syracuse]] and [[Virginia Tech]].


==College career==
==College career==
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| note = All values from [[2011 Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia's Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=*Rodney McLeod, DS #25 FS, Virginia |url=http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83686&draftyear=2012&genpos=FS |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[2011 Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia's Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=*Rodney McLeod, DS #25 FS, Virginia |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=83686&DraftYear=2012 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===St. Louis Rams===
===St. Louis Rams===
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On April 30, 2012, the [[St. Louis Rams]] signed McLeod to a three-year, [[United States dollar|$]]1.44 million contract after he went undrafted during the [[2012 NFL Draft]].<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/rodney-mcleod-10961/ |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Spotrac}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod |url=http://www.kffl.com/player/26754/nfl/news |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204185845/http://www.kffl.com/player/26754/nfl/news |archive-date=December 4, 2014 |access-date=May 2, 2012 |website=KFFL}}</ref>


====2012====
====2012====
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On April 30, 2012, the [[St. Louis Rams]] signed McLeod to a three-year, [[United States dollar|$]]1.44 million contract after he went undrafted during the [[2012 NFL Draft]].<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/rodney-mcleod-10961/ |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Spotrac}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod |url=http://www.kffl.com/player/26754/nfl/news |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204185845/http://www.kffl.com/player/26754/nfl/news |archive-date=December 4, 2014 |access-date=May 2, 2012 |website=KFFL}}</ref>

Throughout training camp, McLeod competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against [[Matt Daniels]] and [[Quinton Pointer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerwel |first=Steven |date=August 2, 2012 |title=St. Louis Rams Roster 2012: Latest News, Cuts, Preseason Predictions |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/1280409-st-louis-rams-roster-2012-latest-news-cuts-preseason-predictions.html |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Bkeacher Reoirt}}</ref> He progressed quickly and earned an opportunity to show his athleticism after Daniels missed the majority of camp with an injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2012 |title=Rookie free agent profile: Rodney McLeod, DB, Virginia |url=http://ramview.blogspot.com/2012/07/rookie-free-agent-profile-rodney-mcleod.html?m=1 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=RamView|publisher=Blogspot}}</ref> McLeod's quick rise up the depth chart continued in the preseason after he led the Rams with 12 combined tackles and earned reps ahead of [[Darian Stewart]] at strong safety during practice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Bibber |first=Ryan |date=August 22, 2012 |title=Rams Practice Report: Rodney McLeod Gets His Chance |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/platform/2012/8/22/3261202/st-louis-rams-depth-chart |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Turf Showtimes}}</ref> Head coach [[Jeff Fisher]] named McLeod the backup free safety behind [[Quintin Mikell]] to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams Depth Chart: 10/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/LAR |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
Throughout training camp, McLeod competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against [[Matt Daniels]] and [[Quinton Pointer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerwel |first=Steven |date=August 2, 2012 |title=St. Louis Rams Roster 2012: Latest News, Cuts, Preseason Predictions |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/1280409-st-louis-rams-roster-2012-latest-news-cuts-preseason-predictions.html |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Bkeacher Reoirt}}</ref> He progressed quickly and earned an opportunity to show his athleticism after Daniels missed the majority of camp with an injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2012 |title=Rookie free agent profile: Rodney McLeod, DB, Virginia |url=http://ramview.blogspot.com/2012/07/rookie-free-agent-profile-rodney-mcleod.html?m=1 |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=RamView|publisher=Blogspot}}</ref> McLeod's quick rise up the depth chart continued in the preseason after he led the Rams with 12 combined tackles and earned reps ahead of [[Darian Stewart]] at strong safety during practice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Bibber |first=Ryan |date=August 22, 2012 |title=Rams Practice Report: Rodney McLeod Gets His Chance |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/platform/2012/8/22/3261202/st-louis-rams-depth-chart |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Turf Showtimes}}</ref> Head coach [[Jeff Fisher]] named McLeod the backup free safety behind [[Quintin Mikell]] to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams Depth Chart: 10/01/2012 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/LAR |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


He made his professional regular season debut in the [[2012 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams']] season-opener at the [[2012 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] and recorded two solo tackles in their 27–23 loss. McLeod's first career tackle was on Lions' running back [[Stefan Logan]] after Logan returned a kick for 13-yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1–2012: St. Louis Rams @ Detroit Lions |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/rams-at-lions-2012-reg-1 |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> On November 11, 2012, he tied his season-high of two solo tackles in the Rams' 24–24 tie at the [[2012 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]]. During this game he caught his only offensive pass on a fake punt for 21 yards. He finished his rookie season in {{NFL Year|2012}} with 13 combined tackles (nine solo) in 16 games and zero starts.<ref name="career">{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rodneymcleod/2534832/careerstats |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=NFL}}</ref> McLeod also led the Rams with 16 special teams tackles as a rookie.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=June 19, 2013 |title=Safety Competition Just Getting Started |url=http://therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Safety-Competition-Just-Getting-Started/c80f7a67-d354-47a2-974c-89cc61ae39ce |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Los Angeles Rams}}</ref>
He made his professional regular season debut in the Rams' season-opener at the [[Detroit Lions]] and recorded two solo tackles in their 27–23 loss. McLeod's first career tackle was on Lions' running back [[Stefan Logan]] after Logan returned a kick for 13-yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 1–2012: St. Louis Rams @ Detroit Lions |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/rams-at-lions-2012-reg-1 |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> On November 11, 2012, he tied his season-high of two solo tackles in the Rams' 24–24 tie at the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. During this game he caught his only offensive pass on a fake punt for 21 yards. He finished his rookie season in {{NFL Year|2012}} with 13 combined tackles (nine solo) in 16 games and zero starts.<ref name="career">{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rodneymcleod/2534832/careerstats |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=NFL}}</ref> McLeod also led the Rams with 16 special teams tackles as a rookie.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=June 19, 2013 |title=Safety Competition Just Getting Started |url=http://therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Safety-Competition-Just-Getting-Started/c80f7a67-d354-47a2-974c-89cc61ae39ce |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Los Angeles Rams |archive-date=March 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328103257/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Safety-Competition-Just-Getting-Started/c80f7a67-d354-47a2-974c-89cc61ae39ce |url-status=dead }}</ref>


====2013====
====2013====
McLeod entered training camp competing for a job as a starting safety after Quintin Mikell was released and [[Craig Dahl]] departed in free agency. He competed against Darian Stewart, Matt Daniels, and [[Matt Giordano]]. Head coach Jeff Fisher named McLeod the starting strong safety after Darian Stewart missed the preseason and first three games due to a soft tissue injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Langland |first=Tyson |date=August 27, 2013 |title=St. Louis Rams Roster 2013: Latest Cuts, Depth Charts and Analysis |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1751087-st-louis-rams-roster-2013-latest-cuts-depth-charts-and-analysis |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=September 20, 2013 |title=Rams vs. Cowboys 2013 injury report: Anthony Spencer, Darian Stewart listed as questionable |url=https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2013/9/20/4753358/cowboys-rams-2013-nfl-injury-report-week-3 |access-date=March 27, 2018 |website=SBNation}}</ref>
McLeod entered training camp competing for a job as a starting safety after Quintin Mikell was released and [[Craig Dahl]] departed in free agency. He competed against Darian Stewart, Matt Daniels, and [[Matt Giordano]]. Head coach Jeff Fisher named McLeod the starting strong safety after Darian Stewart missed the preseason and first three games due to a soft tissue injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Langland |first=Tyson |date=August 27, 2013 |title=St. Louis Rams Roster 2013: Latest Cuts, Depth Charts and Analysis |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1751087-st-louis-rams-roster-2013-latest-cuts-depth-charts-and-analysis |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=September 20, 2013 |title=Rams vs. Cowboys 2013 injury report: Anthony Spencer, Darian Stewart listed as questionable |url=https://www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2013/9/20/4753358/cowboys-rams-2013-nfl-injury-report-week-3 |access-date=March 27, 2018 |website=SBNation}}</ref>


He made his first career start in the [[2013 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams']] season-opener against the [[2013 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]] and collected five combined tackles in their 27–24 victory. The following week, he collected a season-high seven solo tackles during a 31–24 loss at the [[2013 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]. On November 3, 2013, McLeod registered seven combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made the first interception of his career off a pass attempt by quarterback [[Jake Locker]] during the Rams' 28–21 loss to the [[2013 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]]. On December 15, 2013, he made a season-high eight combined tackles
He made his first career start in the Rams' season-opener against the [[Arizona Cardinals]] and collected five combined tackles in their 27–24 victory. The following week, he collected a season-high seven solo tackles during a 31–24 loss at the [[Atlanta Falcons]]. On November 3, 2013, McLeod registered seven combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made the first interception of his career off a pass attempt by quarterback [[Jake Locker]] during the Rams' 28–21 loss to the [[Tennessee Titans]]. On December 15, 2013, he made a season-high eight combined tackles
in the Rams' 27–16 loss to the [[2013 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2013) |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/rodney-mcleod/stats/logs/2013/|access-date=May 7, 2022|website=NFL}}</ref> He finished his first season as a starter with 79 combined tackles (63 solo), seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" /> McLeod started the first ten games at both free safety and strong safety as a replacement for the injured T.J. McDonald and Darian Stewart, but officially earned the starting role over Stewart in Week 12.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: St. Louis Rams Depth Chart: 01/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/154/LAR |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>
in the Rams' 27–16 loss to the [[New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2013) |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/rodney-mcleod/stats/logs/2013/|access-date=May 7, 2022|website=NFL}}</ref> He finished his first season as a starter with 79 combined tackles (63 solo), seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" /> McLeod started the first ten games at both free safety and strong safety as a replacement for the injured T.J. McDonald and Darian Stewart, but officially earned the starting role over Stewart in Week 12.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: St. Louis Rams Depth Chart: 01/01/2014 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/154/LAR |access-date=March 28, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref>


====2014====
====2014====
[[File:Rodney McLeod.jpg|thumb|McLeod in a game against the [[2014 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] ]]
[[File:Rodney McLeod.jpg|thumb|200px|McLeod in a game against the [[2014 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] in 2014.]]
New St. Louis Rams' defensive coordinator [[Gregg Williams]] named McLeod the starting free safety, along with T. J. McDonald, after Darian Stewart departed for the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He started the [[2014 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams']] season-opener against the [[2014 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] and collected a season-high seven combined tackles in their 34–6 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070ram.htm |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference}}</ref> The following week, McLeod made five solo tackles and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Jameis Winston]] in the Rams' 19–17 win at the [[2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2014) |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/rodney-mcleod/stats/logs/2014/ |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2014}} season with 72 combined tackles (62 solo), six pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" />
New St. Louis Rams' defensive coordinator [[Gregg Williams]] named McLeod the starting free safety, along with T. J. McDonald, after Darian Stewart departed for the [[Baltimore Ravens]]. He started the Rams' season-opener against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] and collected a season-high seven combined tackles in their 34–6 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070ram.htm |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference}}</ref> The following week, McLeod made five solo tackles and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Jameis Winston]] in the Rams' 19–17 win at the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2014) |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/rodney-mcleod/stats/logs/2014/ |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2014}} season with 72 combined tackles (62 solo), six pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" />


====2015====
====2015====
McLeod became a [[restricted free agent]] after the 2014 season after completing his three-year rookie contract. On March 6, 2015, the St. Louis Rams placed a second round tender offer on McLeod that amounted to a one-year, $2.35 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=March 7, 2015 |title=Rams tender safety Rodney McLeod, others |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/16809/rams-tender-safety-rodney-mcleod-others |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
McLeod became a [[restricted free agent]] after the 2014 season after completing his three-year rookie contract. On March 6, 2015, the St. Louis Rams placed a second round tender offer on McLeod that amounted to a one-year, $2.35 million contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=March 7, 2015 |title=Rams tender safety Rodney McLeod, others |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/16809/rams-tender-safety-rodney-mcleod-others |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


Head coach [[Jeff Fisher]] retained McDonald and McLeod as the starting safety duo to begin the 2015 regular season. McLeod started the [[2015 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams']] season-opener against the [[2015 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] and collected six combined tackles in their 34–31 victory. In Week 7, against the Cleveland Browns, he had his first professional touchdown on a 20-yard fumble return.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at St. Louis Rams – October 25th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250ram.htm |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference}}</ref> In Week 11, McLeod recorded a season-high nine combined tackles, broke up a pass, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass attempt by [[Joe Flacco]] in the Rams' 16–13 loss at the [[2015 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rodneymcleod/2534832/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=NFL}}</ref> In his last season with the St. Louis Rams, McLeod recorded 82 combined tackles (59 solo), five pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" /> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave McLeod an overall grade of 83.9, which was the 10th highest grade among qualifying safeties and the 9th highest pass coverage grade of 79.8 in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia, Bob |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Offseason 2016: S Rodney McLeod agrees to five-year, $37 million deal with Philadelphia Eagles |url=http://ramstalk.net/offseason-2016-rodney-mcleod-agrees-five-year-37-million-deal-philadelphia-eagles/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Rams Talk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernando, Tim |title=Where do Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod rank amongst other Safety Pairings? |url=https://www.insidetheiggles.com/2016/07/01/malcolm-jenkins-rodney-mcleod-rank-amongst-safety-pairings/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Inside the Giggles|date=July 2016 }}</ref>
Head coach [[Jeff Fisher]] retained McDonald and McLeod as the starting safety duo to begin the 2015 regular season. McLeod started the Rams' season-opener against the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and collected six combined tackles in their 34–31 victory. In Week 7, against the Cleveland Browns, he had his first professional touchdown on a 20-yard fumble return.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at St. Louis Rams – October 25th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250ram.htm |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference}}</ref> In Week 11, McLeod recorded a season-high nine combined tackles, broke up a pass, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass attempt by [[Joe Flacco]] in the Rams' 16–13 loss at the Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rodneymcleod/2534832/gamelogs?season=2015 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=NFL}}</ref> In his last season with the St. Louis Rams, McLeod recorded 82 combined tackles (59 solo), five pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" /> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave McLeod an overall grade of 83.9, which was the 10th highest grade among qualifying safeties and the 9th highest pass coverage grade of 79.8 in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia, Bob |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Offseason 2016: S Rodney McLeod agrees to five-year, $37 million deal with Philadelphia Eagles |url=http://ramstalk.net/offseason-2016-rodney-mcleod-agrees-five-year-37-million-deal-philadelphia-eagles/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Rams Talk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernando, Tim |title=Where do Malcolm Jenkins and Rodney McLeod rank amongst other Safety Pairings? |url=https://www.insidetheiggles.com/2016/07/01/malcolm-jenkins-rodney-mcleod-rank-amongst-safety-pairings/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Inside the Giggles|date=July 2016 }}</ref>


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
[[File:Matt Jones (30285183291).jpg|thumb|left|200px|McLeod (left) chasing down [[2016 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] running back, [[Matt Jones (running back)|Matt Jones]], in [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|2016]].]]
[[File:Matt Jones (30285183291).jpg|thumb|left|200px|McLeod (left) chasing down Redskins running back, [[Matt Jones (running back)|Matt Jones]], in 2016.]]


====2016====
====2016====
McLeod became an [[unrestricted free agent]] after the 2015 season and became one of the top safety prospects on the free agent market. He received interest from multiple teams, including the [[New York Giants]] and [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Broner |first=Tevin |date=March 9, 2016 |title=2016 NFL Free Agency: Rams S Rodney McLeod Is Drawing Interest From New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2016/3/9/11185190/2016-nfl-free-agency-los-angeles-rams-rodney-mcleod-new-york-giants-baltimore-ravens |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=turfshowtimes.com}}</ref> McLeod received contract offers from the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=June 3, 2016 |title=nfltraderumors.co |url=http://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-rodney-mcleod/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=nfltraderumors.co}}</ref>
McLeod became an [[unrestricted free agent]] after the 2015 season and became one of the top safety prospects on the free agent market. He received interest from multiple teams, including the [[New York Giants]] and Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Broner |first=Tevin |date=March 9, 2016 |title=2016 NFL Free Agency: Rams S Rodney McLeod Is Drawing Interest From New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2016/3/9/11185190/2016-nfl-free-agency-los-angeles-rams-rodney-mcleod-new-york-giants-baltimore-ravens |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=turfshowtimes.com}}</ref> McLeod received contract offers from the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], and [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=June 3, 2016 |title=nfltraderumors.co |url=http://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-notes-rodney-mcleod/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=nfltraderumors.co}}</ref>


On March 9, 2016, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] signed McLeod to a five-year, $35 million contract that includes $17 million guaranteed and a [[signing bonus]] of $8 million.<ref name="spotrac" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Five-Year Deal For Rodney McLeod |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Five-Year-Deal-For-Rodney-McLeod/7492be75-8424-4196-866b-c81e1e952f91 |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Philadelphia Eagles}}</ref> The contract is worth up to $37 million with incentives, makes McLeod the fourth highest paid safety, and pays him a $7.4 million yearly average salary that is the fourth largest salary among all safeties. The Philadelphia Eagles made McLeod and [[Malcolm Jenkins]] the highest paid safety duo in the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubin, Jared |date=March 9, 2016 |title=The Eagles are apparently all-in on having the NFL's priciest safety duo |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/the-eagles-are-apparently-all-in-on-having-the-nfls-priciest-safety-duo/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref>
On March 9, 2016, the Eagles signed McLeod to a five-year, $35 million contract that includes $17 million guaranteed and a [[signing bonus]] of $8 million.<ref name="spotrac" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Five-Year Deal For Rodney McLeod |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Five-Year-Deal-For-Rodney-McLeod/7492be75-8424-4196-866b-c81e1e952f91 |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Philadelphia Eagles}}</ref> The contract is worth up to $37 million with incentives, makes McLeod the fourth highest paid safety, and pays him a $7.4 million yearly average salary that is the fourth largest salary among all safeties. The Philadelphia Eagles made McLeod and [[Malcolm Jenkins]] the highest paid safety duo in the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubin, Jared |date=March 9, 2016 |title=The Eagles are apparently all-in on having the NFL's priciest safety duo |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/the-eagles-are-apparently-all-in-on-having-the-nfls-priciest-safety-duo/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref>


Head coach [[Doug Pederson]] named McLeod and Jenkins the starting safeties to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gowton, Brandon Lee |date=September 3, 2016 |title=Philadelphia Eagles depth chart 2016: 53-man roster edition |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2016/9/3/12787658/philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart-2016-53-man-roster-edition |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com}}</ref> He started the [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles']] season-opener against the [[2016 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]] and recorded four combined tackles and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Robert Griffin III]] in their 29–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Weekn1-2016: Cleveland Browns @ Philadelphia Eagles |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/browns-at-eagles-2016-reg-1 |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> In Week 6, McLeod collected a career-high 14 combined tackles (12 solo) in the Eagles' 27–20 loss at the [[2016 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]]. The following week, he recorded seven solo tackles, broke up a pass, made an interception, and his first career sack on [[Sam Bradford]] during a 21–10 victory against the [[2016 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 7-2016: Minnesota Vikings @ Philadelphia Eagles |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-eagles-2016-reg-7 |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> He finished his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles with a career-high 83 combined tackles (72 solo), seven pass deflections, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" />
Head coach [[Doug Pederson]] named McLeod and Jenkins the starting safeties to begin the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gowton, Brandon Lee |date=September 3, 2016 |title=Philadelphia Eagles depth chart 2016: 53-man roster edition |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2016/9/3/12787658/philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart-2016-53-man-roster-edition |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com}}</ref> He started the Eagles' season-opener against the Browns and recorded four combined tackles and intercepted a pass by quarterback [[Robert Griffin III]] in their 29–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Weekn1-2016: Cleveland Browns @ Philadelphia Eagles |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/browns-at-eagles-2016-reg-1 |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> In Week 6, McLeod collected a career-high 14 combined tackles (12 solo) in the Eagles' 27–20 loss at the [[Washington Redskins]]. The following week, he recorded seven solo tackles, broke up a pass, made an interception, and his first career sack on [[Sam Bradford]] during a 21–10 victory against the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Game Center: Week 7-2016: Minnesota Vikings @ Philadelphia Eagles |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/vikings-at-eagles-2016-reg-7 |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=NFL}}</ref> He finished his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles with a career-high 83 combined tackles (72 solo), seven pass deflections, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.<ref name="career" />


====2017====
====2017====
Defensive coordinator [[Jim Schwartz]] retained McLeod and Jenkins as the starting safeties and also had [[Patrick Robinson (cornerback)|Patrick Robinson]], [[Sidney Jones (American football)|Sidney Jones]], and [[Rasul Douglas]] added to their secondary.
Defensive coordinator [[Jim Schwartz]] retained McLeod and Jenkins as the starting safeties and also had [[Patrick Robinson (cornerback)|Patrick Robinson]], [[Sidney Jones (American football)|Sidney Jones]], and [[Rasul Douglas]] added to their secondary.


In Week 2, McLeod recorded two combined tackles before leaving the Eagles' 27–20 loss at the [[2017 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] in the second quarter after sustaining a [[hamstring]] injury. He missed the following game against the [[2017 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] and had his 66-game streak as a starter come to an end.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2017 |title=Eagles injury updates on Torrey Smith and Rodney McLeod |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/2017/9/24/16356862/eagles-injury-updates-torrey-smith-rodney-mcleod-philadelphia-wide-receiver-safety-new-york-giants |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com}}</ref> He also appeared in every single game since his debut as a rookie in 2012, totaling 82 consecutive games. In Week 8, McLeod recorded four combined tackles, deflected a pass, and an interception in a 33–10 victory against the [[2017 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]]. On November 19, 2017, he made three combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by [[Dak Prescott]] in the Eagles' 37–9 win at the [[2017 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]. McLeod had three consecutive games with an interception for the first time in his career. On December 16, 2017, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles in a 34–29 win at the New York Giants.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rodneymcleod/2534832/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> McLeod was a healthy scratch in Week 17 and was kept inactive to rest for the playoffs after he sustained a [[quadriceps]] injury a few weeks prior.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gowton, Brandon Lee |date=December 13, 2017 |title=Eagles Injury Report: Zach Ertz returns to practice ahead of Giants game |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/2017/12/13/16773530/eagles-injury-report-zach-ertz-giants-game-philadelphia-new-york-tight-end-stefen-wisniewski-guard |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kempski |first=Jimmy |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Eagles-Cowboys inactives, with analysis |url=http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-cowboys-inactives-analysis/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=PhillyVoice.com}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 54 combined tackles (39 solo), six pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts.<ref name="career" /> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave McLeod an overall grade of 79.3, ranking him 39th among all safeties in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Rodney McLeod |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/rodney-mcleod/7271 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
In Week 2, McLeod recorded two combined tackles before leaving the Eagles' 27–20 loss at the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the second quarter after sustaining a [[hamstring]] injury. He missed the following game against the Giants and had his 66-game streak as a starter come to an end.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2017 |title=Eagles injury updates on Torrey Smith and Rodney McLeod |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/2017/9/24/16356862/eagles-injury-updates-torrey-smith-rodney-mcleod-philadelphia-wide-receiver-safety-new-york-giants |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com}}</ref> He also appeared in every single game since his debut as a rookie in 2012, totaling 82 consecutive games. In Week 8, McLeod recorded four combined tackles, deflected a pass, and an interception in a 33–10 victory against the 49ers. On November 19, 2017, he made three combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by [[Dak Prescott]] in the Eagles' 37–9 win at the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. McLeod had three consecutive games with an interception for the first time in his career. On December 16, 2017, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles in a 34–29 win at the New York Giants.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Rodney McLeod (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rodneymcleod/2534832/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> McLeod was a healthy scratch in Week 17 and was kept inactive to rest for the playoffs after he sustained a [[quadriceps]] injury a few weeks prior.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gowton, Brandon Lee |date=December 13, 2017 |title=Eagles Injury Report: Zach Ertz returns to practice ahead of Giants game |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/2017/12/13/16773530/eagles-injury-report-zach-ertz-giants-game-philadelphia-new-york-tight-end-stefen-wisniewski-guard |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleedinggreennation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kempski |first=Jimmy |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Eagles-Cowboys inactives, with analysis |url=http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-cowboys-inactives-analysis/ |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=PhillyVoice.com}}</ref> He finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 54 combined tackles (39 solo), six pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts.<ref name="career" /> [[Pro Football Focus]] gave McLeod an overall grade of 79.3, ranking him 39th among all safeties in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Rodney McLeod |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/rodney-mcleod/7271 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
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[[File:Rodney McLeod 2019 (cropped).jpg|thumb|200px|right|McLeod with the Eagles in 2019]]

The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2017 season atop the [[NFC East]] with a 13–3 record and clinched a playoff berth and home field advantage. On January 13, 2018, McLeod started his first career playoff game and recorded seven solo tackles and a sack on [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] during the Eagles' 15–10 victory against the [[2017 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] in the NFC Divisional round. The Eagles went on to defeat the [[2017 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] in the NFC Championship and went on to face the [[2017 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] in the [[Super Bowl]]. On February 4, 2018, McLeod started in [[Super Bowl LII]] and recorded six combined tackles and broke up a pass in the Eagles' 41–33 victory.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> McLeod graded out as the 36th best safety by Pro Football Focus in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |date=May 27, 2017 |title=Rodney McLeod, Eagles Agree to Restructured Contract |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/2712114-rodney-mcleod-eagles-agree-to-restructured-contract.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com}}</ref>
The Eagles finished the 2017 season atop the [[NFC East]] with a 13–3 record and clinched a playoff berth and home field advantage. On January 13, 2018, McLeod started his first career playoff game and recorded seven solo tackles and a sack on [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] during the Eagles' 15–10 victory against the Falcons in the NFC Divisional round. The Eagles went on to defeat the Vikings in the NFC Championship and went on to face the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[Super Bowl]]. On February 4, 2018, McLeod started in [[Super Bowl LII]] and recorded six combined tackles and broke up a pass in the Eagles' 41–33 victory.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> McLeod graded out as the 36th best safety by Pro Football Focus in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |date=May 27, 2017 |title=Rodney McLeod, Eagles Agree to Restructured Contract |url=https://www.bleacherreport.com/2712114-rodney-mcleod-eagles-agree-to-restructured-contract.html |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=bleacherreport.com}}</ref>


====2018====
====2018====
On September 29, 2018, McLeod was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn MCL he suffered in Week 3 against the [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=September 29, 2018 |title=Rodney McLeod Placed On Injured Reserve |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/rodney-mcleod-placed-on-injured-reserve |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>
On September 29, 2018, McLeod was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn MCL he suffered in Week 3 against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=September 29, 2018 |title=Rodney McLeod Placed On Injured Reserve |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/rodney-mcleod-placed-on-injured-reserve |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>


====2019====
====2019====
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[[File:Rodney McLeod 2019 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|McLeod with the Eagles in 2019]]
In the 2019 season, McLeod started all 16 games and had 74 tackles, six pass defenses and two interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McLeRo00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the 2019 season, McLeod started all 16 games and had 74 tackles, six pass defenses and two interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McLeRo00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


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[[File:Rodney McLeod Interception (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|McLeod makes a game-winning interception for the Eagles in 2021]]
[[File:Rodney McLeod Interception (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|McLeod makes a game-winning interception for the Eagles in 2021]]


On March 25, 2020, McLeod signed a two-year contract with the Eagles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spadaro |first=Dave |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Eagles agree to terms with S Rodney McLeod on a two-year contract |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-rodney-mcleod-on-a-two-year-contract |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> In Week 8 against the [[2020 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]] on ''Sunday Night Football'', he scored his second professional touchdown on a 53-yard fumble recovery in the 23–9 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010phi.htm |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 10, McLeod was selected as the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod is the Eagles' Walter Payton Man of the Year |date=December 10, 2020|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/12/10/22167670/rodney-mcleod-eagles-nominee-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-award-philadelphia-2020-season-safety-nfl}}</ref> On December 13, 2020, he suffered a torn ACL against the New Orleans Saints, and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, which would end his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Rodney McLeod tore his ACL |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/14/rodney-mcleod-tore-his-acl/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> On December 16, 2020, McLeod was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson, Chris |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Eagles promote DB Elijah Riley from the practice squad; sign S Blake Countess to the practice squad |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-promote-db-elijah-riley-from-the-practice-squad |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>
On March 25, 2020, McLeod signed a two-year contract with the Eagles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spadaro |first=Dave |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Eagles agree to terms with S Rodney McLeod on a two-year contract |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-terms-with-rodney-mcleod-on-a-two-year-contract |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> In Week 8 against the Cowboys on ''Sunday Night Football'', he scored his second professional touchdown on a 53-yard fumble recovery in the 23–9 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010phi.htm |access-date=November 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 10, McLeod was selected as the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rodney McLeod is the Eagles' Walter Payton Man of the Year |date=December 10, 2020|url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2020/12/10/22167670/rodney-mcleod-eagles-nominee-walter-payton-man-of-the-year-award-philadelphia-2020-season-safety-nfl}}</ref> On December 13, 2020, he suffered a torn ACL against the New Orleans Saints, and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, which would end his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper, Josh |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Rodney McLeod tore his ACL |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/14/rodney-mcleod-tore-his-acl/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> On December 16, 2020, McLeod was placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson, Chris |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Eagles promote DB Elijah Riley from the practice squad; sign S Blake Countess to the practice squad |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-promote-db-elijah-riley-from-the-practice-squad |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>


====2021====
====2021====
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===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
McLeod signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on April 14, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.colts.com/news/rodney-mcleod-signed-safety-philadelphia-eagles-rams-free-agency|work=Colts.com|title=Colts Sign Safety Rodney McLeod|date=April 14, 2022|accessdate=April 15, 2022|first=JJ|last=Stankevitz}}</ref> He played in all 17 games with 15 starts, recording a career-high 96 tackles, eight passes defensed, and two interceptions.
McLeod signed with the Colts on April 14, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.colts.com/news/rodney-mcleod-signed-safety-philadelphia-eagles-rams-free-agency|work=Colts.com|title=Colts Sign Safety Rodney McLeod|date=April 14, 2022|accessdate=April 15, 2022|first=JJ|last=Stankevitz}}</ref> He played in all 17 games with 15 starts, recording a career-high 96 tackles, eight passes defensed, and two interceptions.


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
On May 5, 2023, McLeod signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign S Rodney McLeod|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-rodney-mcleod|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=May 5, 2023}}</ref>
On May 5, 2023, McLeod signed with the Browns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign S Rodney McLeod|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-rodney-mcleod|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=May 5, 2023}}</ref> He played in 10 games with five starts before suffering a season-ending torn biceps in Week 11 requiring surgery. He was placed on injured reserve on November 21, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns place S Rodney McLeod on injured reserve|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-s-rodney-mcleod-on-injured-reserve|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=November 21, 2023}}</ref>

McLeod re-signed with the Browns on March 25, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns re-sign S Rodney McLeod Jr.|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-re-sign-s-rodney-mcleod-jr|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=March 25, 2024}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] || [[2013 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] || [[2013 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
| 16 || 16 || 79 || 63 || 16 || 2 || 0.0 || 7 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 9 || 0
| 16 || '''16'''|| 79 || 63 || 16 || 2 || 0.0 || 7 || 2 || 2 || 2 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 9 || 0
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|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
| 16 || 16 || 72 || 62 || 10 || 3 || 0.0 || 6 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 3 || 9 || 0
| 16 || '''16'''|| 72 || 62 || 10 || 3 || 0.0 || 6 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 || '''3'''|| 9 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 St. Louis Rams season|STL]]
| 16 || 16 || 82 || 59 || 23 || 2 || 0.0 || 5 || 1 || 4 || 4 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 20 || 1
| 16 || '''16'''|| 82 || 59 || 23 || 2 || 0.0 || 5 || 1 || 4 || 4 || 0 || '''3'''|| 1 || 20 || '''1'''
|-
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] || [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] || [[2016 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
| 16 || 16 || 83 || 72 || 11 || 3 || 1.0 || 7 || 3 || 5 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 16 || '''16'''|| 83 || '''72'''|| 11 || 3 || '''1.0'''|| 7 || '''3'''|| 5 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] || [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] || [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
| 14 || 14 || 54 || 39 || 15 || 2 || 0.0 || 6 || 3 || 67 || 50 || 0 || 1 || 2 || 9 || 0
| 14 || 14 || 54 || 39 || 15 || 2 || 0.0 || 6 || '''3'''|| '''67'''|| '''50'''|| 0 || 1 || 2 || 9 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] || [[2018 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] || [[2018 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
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|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] || [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] || [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
| 16 || 16 || 76 || 46 || 30 || 0 || 1.0 || 6 || 2 || 30 || 23 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 16 || '''16'''|| 76 || 46 || 30 || 0 || '''1.0'''|| 6 || 2 || 30 || 23 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0
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|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] || [[2020 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] || [[2020 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
| 13 || 13 || 66 || 43 || 23 || 3 || 0.0 || 7 || 1 || 21 || 21 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 50 || 1
| 13 || 13 || 66 || 43 || 23 || 3 || 0.0 || 7 || 1 || 21 || 21 || 0 || 0 || 2 || '''50'''|| '''1'''
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|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] || [[2021 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] || [[2021 Philadelphia Eagles season|PHI]]
| 13 || 13 || 58 || 32 || 26 || 0 || 0.0 || 4 || 2 || 24 || 24 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 13 || 13 || 58 || 32 || 26 || 0 || 0.0 || 4 || 2 || 24 || 24 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
![[2022 NFL season|2022]]
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! colspan="2"| Career<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/15222/rodney-mcleod|title=Rodney McLeod Stats|website=ESPN}}</ref> || 139 || 123 || 593 || 433 || 160 || 15 || 2.0 || 52 || 16 || 154 || 50 || 0 || 11 || 10 || 97 || 2
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Rodney McLeod
refer to caption
McLeod playing for the Indianapolis Colts in 2022
No. 12 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1990-06-23) June 23, 1990 (age 33)
Clinton, Maryland, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:DeMatha Catholic
(Hyattsville, Maryland)
College:Virginia (2008–2011)
Undrafted:2012
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:718
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:11
Fumble recoveries:9
Pass deflections:61
Interceptions:18
Defensive touchdowns:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Rodney McLeod Jr. (born June 23, 1990) is an American football safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). McLeod played college football at Virginia and signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, and won a Super Bowl with them in 2017.

High school career[edit]

McLeod attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland where he played as a safety.

Considered a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com,[1] he chose Virginia over Syracuse and Virginia Tech.

College career[edit]

McLeod played college football for Virginia. He finished all four years with 190 tackles, six interceptions, one sack, 17 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.[2]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄4 in
(1.77 m) 		183 lb
(83 kg) 		4.60 s 1.55 s 2.63 s 4.12 s 6.50 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 15 reps
All values from Virginia's Pro Day[3]

St. Louis Rams[edit]

2012[edit]

On April 30, 2012, the St. Louis Rams signed McLeod to a three-year, $1.44 million contract after he went undrafted during the 2012 NFL Draft.[4][5]

Throughout training camp, McLeod competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against Matt Daniels and Quinton Pointer.[6] He progressed quickly and earned an opportunity to show his athleticism after Daniels missed the majority of camp with an injury.[7] McLeod's quick rise up the depth chart continued in the preseason after he led the Rams with 12 combined tackles and earned reps ahead of Darian Stewart at strong safety during practice.[8] Head coach Jeff Fisher named McLeod the backup free safety behind Quintin Mikell to begin the regular season.[9]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Rams' season-opener at the Detroit Lions and recorded two solo tackles in their 27–23 loss. McLeod's first career tackle was on Lions' running back Stefan Logan after Logan returned a kick for 13-yards.[10] On November 11, 2012, he tied his season-high of two solo tackles in the Rams' 24–24 tie at the San Francisco 49ers. During this game he caught his only offensive pass on a fake punt for 21 yards. He finished his rookie season in 2012 with 13 combined tackles (nine solo) in 16 games and zero starts.[11] McLeod also led the Rams with 16 special teams tackles as a rookie.[12]

2013[edit]

McLeod entered training camp competing for a job as a starting safety after Quintin Mikell was released and Craig Dahl departed in free agency. He competed against Darian Stewart, Matt Daniels, and Matt Giordano. Head coach Jeff Fisher named McLeod the starting strong safety after Darian Stewart missed the preseason and first three games due to a soft tissue injury.[13][14]

He made his first career start in the Rams' season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals and collected five combined tackles in their 27–24 victory. The following week, he collected a season-high seven solo tackles during a 31–24 loss at the Atlanta Falcons. On November 3, 2013, McLeod registered seven combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made the first interception of his career off a pass attempt by quarterback Jake Locker during the Rams' 28–21 loss to the Tennessee Titans. On December 15, 2013, he made a season-high eight combined tackles in the Rams' 27–16 loss to the New Orleans Saints.[15] He finished his first season as a starter with 79 combined tackles (63 solo), seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.[11] McLeod started the first ten games at both free safety and strong safety as a replacement for the injured T.J. McDonald and Darian Stewart, but officially earned the starting role over Stewart in Week 12.[16]

2014[edit]

McLeod in a game against the Washington Redskins in 2014.

New St. Louis Rams' defensive coordinator Gregg Williams named McLeod the starting free safety, along with T. J. McDonald, after Darian Stewart departed for the Baltimore Ravens. He started the Rams' season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings and collected a season-high seven combined tackles in their 34–6 loss.[17] The following week, McLeod made five solo tackles and intercepted a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston in the Rams' 19–17 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[18] He finished the 2014 season with 72 combined tackles (62 solo), six pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.[11]

2015[edit]

McLeod became a restricted free agent after the 2014 season after completing his three-year rookie contract. On March 6, 2015, the St. Louis Rams placed a second round tender offer on McLeod that amounted to a one-year, $2.35 million contract.[19]

Head coach Jeff Fisher retained McDonald and McLeod as the starting safety duo to begin the 2015 regular season. McLeod started the Rams' season-opener against the Seattle Seahawks and collected six combined tackles in their 34–31 victory. In Week 7, against the Cleveland Browns, he had his first professional touchdown on a 20-yard fumble return.[20] In Week 11, McLeod recorded a season-high nine combined tackles, broke up a pass, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass attempt by Joe Flacco in the Rams' 16–13 loss at the Ravens.[21] In his last season with the St. Louis Rams, McLeod recorded 82 combined tackles (59 solo), five pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.[11] Pro Football Focus gave McLeod an overall grade of 83.9, which was the 10th highest grade among qualifying safeties and the 9th highest pass coverage grade of 79.8 in 2015.[22][23]

Philadelphia Eagles[edit]

McLeod (left) chasing down Redskins running back, Matt Jones, in 2016.

2016[edit]

McLeod became an unrestricted free agent after the 2015 season and became one of the top safety prospects on the free agent market. He received interest from multiple teams, including the New York Giants and Ravens.[24] McLeod received contract offers from the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[25]

On March 9, 2016, the Eagles signed McLeod to a five-year, $35 million contract that includes $17 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $8 million.[4][26] The contract is worth up to $37 million with incentives, makes McLeod the fourth highest paid safety, and pays him a $7.4 million yearly average salary that is the fourth largest salary among all safeties. The Philadelphia Eagles made McLeod and Malcolm Jenkins the highest paid safety duo in the NFL.[27]

Head coach Doug Pederson named McLeod and Jenkins the starting safeties to begin the regular season.[28] He started the Eagles' season-opener against the Browns and recorded four combined tackles and intercepted a pass by quarterback Robert Griffin III in their 29–10 victory.[29] In Week 6, McLeod collected a career-high 14 combined tackles (12 solo) in the Eagles' 27–20 loss at the Washington Redskins. The following week, he recorded seven solo tackles, broke up a pass, made an interception, and his first career sack on Sam Bradford during a 21–10 victory against the Vikings.[30] He finished his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles with a career-high 83 combined tackles (72 solo), seven pass deflections, three interceptions, a forced fumble, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts.[11]

2017[edit]

Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz retained McLeod and Jenkins as the starting safeties and also had Patrick Robinson, Sidney Jones, and Rasul Douglas added to their secondary.

In Week 2, McLeod recorded two combined tackles before leaving the Eagles' 27–20 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter after sustaining a hamstring injury. He missed the following game against the Giants and had his 66-game streak as a starter come to an end.[31] He also appeared in every single game since his debut as a rookie in 2012, totaling 82 consecutive games. In Week 8, McLeod recorded four combined tackles, deflected a pass, and an interception in a 33–10 victory against the 49ers. On November 19, 2017, he made three combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by Dak Prescott in the Eagles' 37–9 win at the Dallas Cowboys. McLeod had three consecutive games with an interception for the first time in his career. On December 16, 2017, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles in a 34–29 win at the New York Giants.[32] McLeod was a healthy scratch in Week 17 and was kept inactive to rest for the playoffs after he sustained a quadriceps injury a few weeks prior.[33][34] He finished the 2017 season with 54 combined tackles (39 solo), six pass deflections, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in 14 games and 14 starts.[11] Pro Football Focus gave McLeod an overall grade of 79.3, ranking him 39th among all safeties in 2017.[35]

McLeod with the Eagles in 2019

The Eagles finished the 2017 season atop the NFC East with a 13–3 record and clinched a playoff berth and home field advantage. On January 13, 2018, McLeod started his first career playoff game and recorded seven solo tackles and a sack on Matt Ryan during the Eagles' 15–10 victory against the Falcons in the NFC Divisional round. The Eagles went on to defeat the Vikings in the NFC Championship and went on to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. On February 4, 2018, McLeod started in Super Bowl LII and recorded six combined tackles and broke up a pass in the Eagles' 41–33 victory.[32] McLeod graded out as the 36th best safety by Pro Football Focus in 2017.[36]

2018[edit]

On September 29, 2018, McLeod was placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a torn MCL he suffered in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts.[37]

2019[edit]

In the 2019 season, McLeod started all 16 games and had 74 tackles, six pass defenses and two interceptions.[38]

2020[edit]

McLeod makes a game-winning interception for the Eagles in 2021

On March 25, 2020, McLeod signed a two-year contract with the Eagles.[39] In Week 8 against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, he scored his second professional touchdown on a 53-yard fumble recovery in the 23–9 victory.[40] On December 10, McLeod was selected as the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for 2020.[41] On December 13, 2020, he suffered a torn ACL against the New Orleans Saints, and was subsequently placed on injured reserve, which would end his season.[42] On December 16, 2020, McLeod was placed on injured reserve.[43]

2021[edit]

In Week 17 against the Washington Football Team, McLeod made a diving interception in the end zone that sealed the win for the Eagles and, later that day, helped to clinch the Eagles a spot in the playoffs.[44] He was placed on the COVID list on January 3, 2022.[45] He was activated one week later on January 10, missing just one game where the Eagles did not play their starters.[46]

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

McLeod signed with the Colts on April 14, 2022.[47] He played in all 17 games with 15 starts, recording a career-high 96 tackles, eight passes defensed, and two interceptions.

Cleveland Browns[edit]

On May 5, 2023, McLeod signed with the Browns.[48] He played in 10 games with five starts before suffering a season-ending torn biceps in Week 11 requiring surgery. He was placed on injured reserve on November 21, 2023.[49]

McLeod re-signed with the Browns on March 25, 2024.[50]

NFL career statistics[edit]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast TfL Sck PD Int Yds Lng TD FF FR Yds TD
2012 STL 16 0 12 9 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 STL 16 16 79 63 16 2 0.0 7 2 2 2 0 2 2 9 0
2014 STL 16 16 72 62 10 3 0.0 6 2 1 1 0 2 3 9 0
2015 STL 16 16 82 59 23 2 0.0 5 1 4 4 0 3 1 20 1
2016 PHI 16 16 83 72 11 3 1.0 7 3 5 5 0 1 0 0 0
2017 PHI 14 14 54 39 15 2 0.0 6 3 67 50 0 1 2 9 0
2018 PHI 3 3 10 7 3 0 0.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 PHI 16 16 76 46 30 0 1.0 6 2 30 23 0 2 0 0 0
2020 PHI 13 13 66 43 23 3 0.0 7 1 21 21 0 0 2 50 1
2021 PHI 13 13 58 32 26 0 0.0 4 2 24 24 0 0 0 0 0
2022 IND 17 16 96 59 37 8 0.0 8 2 27 27 1 0 1 0 0
Career[51] 156 138 688 491 197 23 2.0 60 18 181 50 1 11 11 97 2

Personal life[edit]

In the summer of 2019, Rodney married fellow University of Virginia graduate Erika.[52] The pair launched the Change Our Future charity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic[53] and hosted their first annual Sneaker Ball on December 6, 2021.[54]

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