Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Fri 3/14/25 1:24 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard agreed to a deal with the Lions on Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard spent the previous three seasons in Indianapolis, primarily utilized on special teams, but he did record 11 tackles in a spot start Week 7 of the 2024 campaign. The 26-year-old will likely reprise a similar role on his new team and provide needed depth to Detroit's linebacker corps.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Sat 1/18/25 1:44 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard tallied 40 tackles (25 solo) over 17 regular-season games in 2024.
EDGE Analysis
While Stuard still saw the majority of his work on special teams, he logged 220 defensive snaps during the campaign, far exceeding the 54 he had recorded over his first 49 NFL regular-season contests combined. The Houston product started five games and exploded in one of those, posting 19 tackles -- almost half of his entire season total -- in Week 7 versus Miami. Stuard is set to become an unrestricted free agent and could seek a bigger role elsewhere, though his most likely role moving forward is to continue as a special-teams ace and depth defender.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Mon 10/21/24 5:58 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard had 19 total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win over Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard was thrust into the starting lineup at weak-side linebacker with E.J. Speed out with a knee injury and played on 64 of the defense's 69 snaps. Stuard was stout against the run with four stops, according to Pro Football focus. He could be in line for more playing time next week against Houston if Speed remains sidelined.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Tue 9/12/23 2:24 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard had a tackle while playing 18 snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard didn't play any snaps on defense as he'll be limited to a special teams role unless there are injuries in the linebacking corps.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Fri 11/11/22 10:41 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard (pectoral) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard has missed the Colts' last two games due to the pectoral injury, but he's in line to return after tallying two limited practices and a full session this week. He played exclusively on special teams prior to his absence, tallying five total tackles across seven contests.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Fri 11/4/22 2:45 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard (pectoral) has been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Patriots, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard will miss a second consecutive contest after he suffered a pectoral injury in Week 7 against Tennessee. E.J. Speed is a candidate for an increased workload with Stuard unavailable.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Fri 10/28/22 1:37 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard (pectoral) has been ruled out for the Colts' Week 8 contest against the Commanders, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard was forced to exit the Colts' Week 7 loss to the Titans early with a pectoral issue and he will now be forced to miss at least one contest while nursing the injury. In his absence, Jojo Domann could see a slight uptick in usage.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Sun 10/23/22 4:21 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Titans due to a pectoral injury, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard didn't record any stats prior to being ruled out in the second half of Sunday's defeat. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up next week against Washington.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Tue 8/30/22 1:48 PM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
The Colts acquired Stuard and a 2023 seventh-round pick from the Buccaneers in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round pick Tuesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard wasn't necessarily guaranteed a roster spot in Tampa Bay, but his ability to contribute on special teams will be helpful in Indianapolis. The second-year pro also stands to handle a depth role in the Colts' deep linebacker corps.
Grant Stuard LB DET (8) Wed 8/24/22 11:54 AM
Grant Stuard
LB DET (8)
Stuard (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stuard suffered a hamstring injury during the Buccaneers' preseason opener and has remained sidelined since. However, the second-year linebacker returned to practice Wednesday and will look to solidify his spot on the team's initial 53-man roster.