Grant Stuard Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Giants vs Lions game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 9, 2025
Good to go Sunday
Stuard (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker and special teamer was limited in practice this past week due to the issue. Stuard has played more on special teams than defense this year, recording 13 tackles (four solo).
Mar 14, 2025
Signs with Detroit
Stuard agreed to a deal with the Lions on Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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.
Jan 18, 2025
Gets most defensive snaps of career
Stuard tallied 40 tackles (25 solo) over 17 regular-season games in 2024.
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.
Oct 21, 2024
Has 19 total tackles in win
Stuard had 19 total tackles and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win over Miami.
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.
Sep 12, 2023
Limited to special teams
Stuard had a tackle while playing 18 snaps on special teams in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
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.
Nov 11, 2022
Cleared for Week 10
Stuard (pectoral) does not have an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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.
Nov 4, 2022
Remains out for Week 9
Stuard (pectoral) has been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Patriots, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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.
Oct 28, 2022
Out with pectoral injury
Stuard (pectoral) has been ruled out for the Colts' Week 8 contest against the Commanders, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
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.
Oct 23, 2022
Dealing with pectoral injury
Stuard didn't return to Sunday's loss to the Titans due to a pectoral injury, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
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.
Aug 30, 2022
Dealt to Indianapolis
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.
ANALYSIS
Stuard was a potential cut candidate 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.
Aug 24, 2022
Returns to practice Wednesday
Stuard (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
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.
Aug 13, 2022
Won't return versus Miami
Stuard suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out for the remainder of Saturday' preseason game against the Dolphins, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Stuard recorded 15 tackles while playing almost exclusively on special teams (308) snaps during his rookie season with the Buccaneers last year. The backup inside linebacker's next opportunity to play this preseason will come during Tampa Bay's exhibition against Tennessee on Aug. 20.
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