Predicting Grover Stewart's Potential Colts Contract Extension
Of all the in-house free agents for the Indianapolis Colts, it is hard to find a player of more importance on the defensive side of the ball than Grover Stewart.
Stewart was drafted by the Colts in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Albany State. The 6-4, 314-pound defensive tackle spent the first couple of seasons of his career as a depth piece on the Colts' defensive line. But it became harder and harder to keep Stewart off the field, and he took over as a full-time starter in 2019.
For his career, Stewart has totaled 280 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, 35 QB hits, and seven passes defensed. Stewart has always thrived as a run defender, racking up 151 defensive stops in his career, according to Pro Football Focus. "Big Grove" has certainly lived up to his name, and the Colts' run defense is noticeably better when #90 is on the field.
Like with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., the Colts have expressed a strong desire to retain Stewart on a long-term deal. Stewart has inked an extension with the Colts before, signing a three-year, $30.75 million deal in 2020. He could be looking at another deal similar to those numbers, possibly more.
Let's look at how the Colts have handled defensive tackle signings in recent years and what players similar to Stewart's level have signed for to help predict the details of a potential extension.
Ballard's Defensive Tackle History
Comparable Players to Stewart
Big Money for a Big Fella
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