Stewart (head) was cleared to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Stewart was taken to the locker room early in the third quarter to be evaluated for a possible concussion, but he managed to clear tests from medical staff and was back on the field for the Colts at the end of the same frame. Stewart and Neville Gallimore will continue to operate as the Colts' two main defensive tackles due to the absence of DeForest Buckner (neck - IR).
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Active Sunday
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Stewart (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
The defensive tackle sat out of both practices to start the week, returned to full participation Friday and carried a questionable tag into the weekend. Stewart has started all eight games in 2025 for Indy, recording 27 tackles (12 solo) and three pass breakups, including an interception.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Nabs first career interception
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Stewart had one total tackle, a QB hurry and an interception in Sunday's win over the Chargers.
Stewart caught a pop-fly deflected pass at the line for his first career interception. Stewart is an elite run stuffer, so this is a rare interception or sack (just 4.0 sacks the last three seasons).
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Leaves game with bicep injury
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Stewart (biceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Stewart suffered the injury in the third quarter and went to the sidelines to be evaluated by medical staff. Even if he is cleared to return, the Colts could play it conservatively by leaving the 2017 fourth-rounder out of the game due to their large lead. Neville Gallimore and Adetomiwa Adebawore are slated to see more snaps at defensive tackle for as long as Stewart is out of the game.
Stewart made 74 tackles (29 solo), including 3.5 sacks, across 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2024. He also had one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Stewart continues to play at a high level while anchoring the interior of Indianapolis' defensive line. The 31-year-old veteran, who is coming off a career year, has two seasons remaining on his deal with the Colts, though the team has a potential 'out' to weigh after the 2025 campaign.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Solid performance in loss
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Stewart recorded six total tackles (two solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 45-33 loss to the Giants.
The 31-year-old was one of the few bright spots on the Colts' defense in Sunday's loss, finishing second on the team in tackles for loss and third in total tackles. Stewart has been productive throughout the year, having now recorded 67 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and three passes defended while appearing in all 16 of the Colts' regular-season games thus far. He's expected to continue starting alongside DeForest Buckner as part of Indianapolis' top interior defensive-linemen duo in the Week 18 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Registers eight stops
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Stewart posted eight tackles (four solo) and a sack in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Bills.
Stewart has posted three sacks over the last two games, and his 3.5 sacks this season are just a half-sack shy of his career high, set back in 2022. The 31-year-old defensive tackle has averaged 4.4 tackles per game, meaning he has some intriguing fantasy appeal in leagues that designate a defensive tackle spot.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Gets after QB in loss
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Stewart recorded four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
The defensive tackle's forced fumble also led to a scoop-and-score touchdown for teammate Kenny Moore II. Stewart now has 36 tackles (16 solo), including 2.5 sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery this season.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Plays 11 games in 2023
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Stewart racked up 41 tackles (23 solo) and a half-sack across 11 regular-season games with the Colts in 2023.
Stewart missed six games due to a suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drugs policy, but he otherwise started in all 11 of the Colts' contests. The veteran's numbers dipped from his 70-tackle, four-sack season in 2022, but the quality of his play on the field remained steady. Stewart is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, though the Colts could be motivated to re-sign him.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Back from suspension
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Stewart was reinstated from the reserve/suspended list Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stewart served all six games of the suspension he was dealt ahead of Week 7 for violating the league's PED policy, and now he's set to return to action. He may potentially step back into a starting role in Week 14 at Cincinnati.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Hit with six-game suspension
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The NFL suspended Stewart six games Wednesday for violating the league's PED policy, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
Stewart won't be eligible to play again until Week 14 against the Bengals. It's a huge blow to the interior of Indianapolis' defensive line, as Stewart has started all six games and played 60 percent of the snaps, recording 20 tackles (13 solo) and two tackles for loss. The Colts have a Week 7 date with Jerome Ford and Kareem Hunt on tap.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Five tackles in season opener
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Stewart had five total tackles and a tackle for loss in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
Stewart had two QB hurries and a QB hit as well, according to Pro Football Focus, as he was effective in the pass rush. He's an interior lineman who had mostly been thought of as a run stuffer (four sacks last season), so he's worth watching.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Active for Saturday
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Stewart (illness) is listed as fully healthy for Saturday's game against New England.
Stewart's availability should prove important for Indianapolis as the Colts go up against a Patriots offense that has averaged 158.3 rushing yards over their last three games. The fifth-year defensive tackle has 38 stops while appearing on at least 41 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in every game this season.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Four tackles Sunday
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Stewart started at nose tackle and had four total tackles and a QB hit in Sunday's loss to Seattle.
He played on 44 of the defense's 54 snaps and was effective against the run. He'll mostly be used as a run stuffer as he has 3.5 career sacks.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Inks three-year extension
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Stewart signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Colts on Saturday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Stewart was set to become a free agent in March, and his new contract will lock him down in Indianapolis through the 2023 season. The 27-year-old defensive tackle has been impressive this season in a run-stuffing role, recording 36 tackles through 10 games.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Starts at nose tackle
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Stewart started at nose tackle and had four tackles and 0.5 tacks for a loss in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.
Stewart has just three career sacks, as he's a run stuffer in the Indy defense.
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Colts' Grover Stewart: Active Week 2
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Stewart (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Redskins.
Stewart was a full participant in Friday's practice session, and it's not surprising to see he is active Sunday. He'll be a priority backup along the defensive line and should see some extra snaps with Denico Autry (ankle) sidelined for the game.
