Grover Stewart: Everything you need to know

Stewart recorded 55 tackles (23 solo) including 0.5 sacks, four passes defensed including an interception and a forced fumble in 17 games with Indianapolis in 2025. Stewart played a similar number of defensive snaps in 2025 (680) compared to 2024 (661), but his per-snap production declined - he posted 19 fewer tackles and three fewer sacks in the most recent campaign. He turned 32 in October, and age could explain the perceived decline in his effectiveness, but he still ended up leading Colts defensive tackles in snaps. Entering the final year of his contract with Indianapolis, he should again play a major role as a run stopper in 2026.

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).

Stewart is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Atlanta. Stewart took a hit to the head while tackling Tyler Allgeier early in the third quarter, which led to the former being taken to the locker room to be evaluated by medical staff. The Colts are already without DeForest Buckner (neck - IR), so Adetomiwa Adebawore, Eric Johnson and Neville Gallimore would be slated for even more snaps at defensive tackle if Stewart is not cleared to return.