Tag: Grover Stewart

Browns Coffee Corner: Michael Dunn to IR, Colts lose Grover Stewart, all eyes on Deshaun Watson

Grab your coffee and start your day with a little sunrise Browns reading!

Were you missing a morning reader to catch up on everything Cleveland Browns as you drink your coffee and get ready for work? Look no further than Browns Sunrise Summary. In this edition of this daily morning reader, we take a look at how the Browns will handle their open roster spot after placing Michael Dunn on Injured Reserve, the status of quarterback Deshaun Watson, how the Indianapolis Colts will look to rebound from losing defensive tackle Grover Stewart, and more!

The Browns sit at 3-2 on the season, traveling to Indianapolis to take on the 3-3 Colts on Sunday. Yours truly will be in attendance as the Browns have an opportunity to take hold of the top spot in the AFC North this weekend with a win and realistic losses around the rest of the division.

We still have four days until then, however, and we have lots of news to cover in the meantime.

Grab your coffee, pull up a seat, and dig in.

Browns dodge a dominant DT in Grover Stewart vs. Colts

One less dominant defender the Browns have to prepare for.

Riding high off of their shocking win over the San Francisco 49ers, the Cleveland Browns now travel to take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. Unfortunately for the Colts, they will be without one of their top defenders and one of the key disruptors in the NFL as defensive tackle Grover Stewart has been suspended for six games.

According to Jake Arthur of Horseshoe Huddle, Stewart has been hit with a suspension for the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Stewart then took to Instagram to apologize for his lapse in judgment.

For the Browns, this means a team that has finally found some success on the ground for the first time since the injury to star running back Nick Chubb will not have to face the man known as Grover the Guard Butcher.

Sitting at 3-2 on the season, can the Browns take this opportunity to win a game they are already favored in before traveling west to take on the Seattle Seahawks?

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Colts’ Grover Stewart suspended 6 games for PED violation

Grover Stewart has been suspended for six games without pay.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart was suspended six games without pay by the NFL for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, the league announced Tuesday.

Stewart has turned into one of the premier run defenders among interior defensive tackles over the last few seasons, making his absence a noteworthy one.

He is eligible to return to the active roster Dec. 4, following the Week 13 game against the Tennessee Titans.

In six games (all starts), Stewart has recorded 20 tackles (13 solo), two tackles for loss and five quarterback hits. According to Pro Football Focus, Stewart recorded 12 run stops through six games, tied for the eighth-highest mark among interior defensive tackles.

With Stewart unavailable for the next six games, it’s likely the Colts will lean on Eric Johnson and Taven Bryan to fill the role. It’s also possible they look to bring in a veteran free agent known for stopping the run.

Regardless, this is a brutal blow to the defense as Stewart has been an integral part of the front seven.

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Colts vs. Jaguars: Final injury report in Week 6

Here is the final injury report for the Colts and Jaguars in Week 6.

The Indianapolis Colts (3-2) and Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2) released their final injury reports Friday ahead of the Week 6 matchup at TIAA Bank Field.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts in Week 6:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Colts Injury Report
Player Injury Wed 10/11 Thu 10/12 Fri 10/13 Status
TE Mo Alie-Cox Concussion DNP LP FP Questionable
T Braden Smith Foot/Wrist/Hip DNP LP DNP Out
LB Shaquille Leonard Groin FP FP FP —
DE Kwity Paye Concussion FP FP FP —
T Bernhard Raimann Concussion FP FP FP —
DT Grover Stewart Foot — — DNP —
C Ryan Kelly Ankle/Foot — — DNP Questionable
DT DeForest Buckner Back — — DNP —

Notes

  • TE Mo Alie-Cox seems to be progressing through the protocol at a quick rate but still needs to be cleared by the independent neurologist in order to be cleared.
  • RT Braden Smith picked up a hip injury during Thursday’s practice so rookie Blake Freeland will replace him at right tackle.
  • LB Shaquille Leonard will return after missing one game due to a groin injury.
  • Both DE Kwity Paye and LT Bernhard Raimann have both passed the concussion protocol and will play Sunday.
  • C Ryan Kelly was added to the injury report Friday but is expected to play.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Jaguars in Week 6:

Jaguars Injury Report
Player Injury Wed 10/11 Thu 10/12 Fri 10/13 Status
WR Zay Jones Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
OL Walker Little Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Christian Braswell Hamstring LP LP DNP Out
LB Devin Lloyd Thumb LP LP LP Questionable
T Cam Robinson Elbow FP FP FP —
DE Dawuane Smoot Achilles FP FP FP —
DT DaVon Hamilton Back — LP LP Out

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Colts vs. Ravens: Final injury report for Week 3

Here’s the final injury report for the Colts and Ravens in Week 3.

The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) and Baltimore Ravens (2-0) released their final injury reports Friday ahead of the Week 3 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts in Week 3:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Player Injury Wed. 9/20 Thur. 9/21 Fri. 9/22 Status
G Quenton Nelson Toe DNP DNP FP Questionable
QB Anthony Richardson Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
C Ryan Kelly Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Kenny Moore II Knee LP DNP LP Questionable
DT Grover Stewart Foot LP LP FP —
CB Dallis Flowers Ankle — — LP Questionable

Notes

  • QB Anthony Richardson and C Ryan Kelly are officially out as neither made it through the protocol. They will be replaced by Gardner Minshew and Wesley French, respectively.
  • G Quenton Nelson returned to practice as a full participant, which suggests he should play.
  • CB Kenny Moore II is also questionable but the plan is for him to play.
  • CB Dallis Flowers injured his ankle during Friday’s practice and is questionable. Late-week injuries like that certainly can keep players from suiting up so this will be one to watch.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Ravens in Week 3:

Player Injury Wed. 9/20 Thur. 9/21 Fri. 9/22 Status
WR Odell Beckham Jr. Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
DE Jadeveon Clowney Illness DNP FP FP —
RB Justice Hill Foot DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Marlon Humphrey Foot DNP DNP DNP Out
C Tyler Lindebaum Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
DE Odafe Oweh Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
T Ronnie Stanley Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
S Marcus Williams Pectoral DNP DNP DNP Out
WR Devin Duvernay Shoulder LP FP FP —

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Colts vs. Ravens: Initial injury report for Week 3

Here is the initial injury report for the Colts and Ravens in Week 3.

The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) and Baltimore Ravens (2-0) returned to the practice field Wednesday and released their initial injury reports ahead of the Week 3 matchup at M&T Bank Stadium.

Here’s a look at the initial injury report for the Colts in Week 3:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Player Injury Wed. 9/20 Thur. 9/21 Fri. 9/22 Status
G Quenton Nelson Toe DNP
QB Anthony Richardson Concussion DNP
C Ryan Kelly Concussion DNP
CB Kenny Moore II Knee LP
DT Grover Stewart Foot LP

Notes

  • QB Anthony Richardson and C Ryan Kelly are both in the concussion protocol and are in danger of missing this week’s game.
  • G Quenton Nelson didn’t practice until Friday of Week 2 before playing 100% of the snaps so he could be on a similar schedule this week.
  • DT Grover Stewart and CB Kenny Moore II are new additions to the injury report from last week so that’s certainly something to keep an eye on.

Here’s a look at the initial injury report for the Ravens in Week 3:

Player Injury Wed. 9/20 Thur. 9/21 Fri. 9/22 Status
WR Odell Beckham Jr. Ankle DNP
DE Jadeveon Clowney Illness DNP
RB Justice Hill Foot DNP
CB Marlon Humphrey Foot DNP
C Tyler Lindebaum Ankle DNP
DE Odafe Oweh Ankle DNP
T Ronnie Stanley Knee DNP
S Marcus Williams Pectoral DNP
WR Devin Duvernay Shoulder LP

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Colts PFF grades: Best, worst performers in Week 1 loss to Jaguars

Here’s a look at the best and worst PFF grades for the Colts in Week 1.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-1) failed to pull off the home upset against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium, extending their Week 1 winless streak to 10 consecutive seasons.

Despite the loss, it was a relatively encouraging outing from the Colts. They stayed competitive throughout the game and even hung tough amid several lead changes during the second half. The defense showed plenty of fight while rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson didn’t look overwhelmed at all in his debut.

Here are some of the highest and lowest PPF grades for the Colts from the Week 1 loss, as well as a few other notable grades thrown in:

Gimme Him: One player Colts would steal from Eagles

If the Colts could hypothetically steal one player from the Eagles, who would it be?

The Indianapolis Colts travel to Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday to play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in their preseason finale.

In a hypothetical scenario, the Colts Wire staff can “steal” one player that sheds light on depth needs or talent upgrades for the Colts.

This week’s selection: Defensive tackle Jordan Davis.

Deforest Bucker and Grover Stewart are a highly underrated tandem with immense game-wrecking abilities who can stop running backs at the point of attack. However, the impact further down the depth chart, beyond Buckner and Stewart, has yet to bloom.

Enter Davis.

If it wasn’t enough to be the top player on college football’s best defense and part of the 2022 national championship team, Davis turned heads at the 2022 NFL Combine. He ran a 4.78 time during his 40-yard dash, the fastest by any player over 330 pounds since 2006 and potentially one of the fastest ever for his size. Additionally, Davis earned a perfect grade (10) on his Relative Athletic Score because of his rare measurables—something general manager Chris Ballard values.

During his rookie season, Davis was productive with his opportunities. He wracked up five starts during 13 games played and was named to the 2022 PFWA All-Rookie Team for his 18 total tackles (eight solo), four quarterback pressures, one tackle-for-loss, and one pass defended.

Adding Davis to the roster would produce an immediate impact and could provide some much-needed relief for Stewart and Buckner. Moreover, it could make an already stout run defense even better. Davis earned a 71.8 run defense grade from PFF.

Other players considered included wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, cornerback Darius Slay, tight end Dallas Goedert and edge rusher Haason Reddick.

Do you agree, Colts fans? Would you pick Davis or steal an entirely different Philadelphia Eagles player?

Ranking interior DL in the AFC South entering 2023

Here’s a look at ranking the interior defensive linemen across the AFC South.

The interior defensive linemen across the AFC South range in variety when you take a look at each team’s depth chart.

The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans have elite players in the trenches and underrated veterans that deserve more recognition than they get. Meanwhile the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans don’t have the top names for defensive linemen but still have quality guys on that part of their rosters.

Let’s take a look at how they rank across the division:

Madden 24: Launch ratings for Colts DTs, DEs

DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart lead the Colts’ defensive linemen ratings in Madden NFL 24.

With training camp right around the corner for the majority of teams, EA Sports has started unveiling “Madden NFL 24” launch ratings ahead of the release date for the game.

After taking a look at the wide receivers and safeties, the second group to be revealed included the defensive tackles and defensive ends. These position groups are expected to be the strongest on the Colts roster for the upcoming season.

Here’s a look at the launch ratings for the defensive tackles and defensive ends on the Colts in “Madden NFL 24:”