Stewart has been with the Colts for seven years and has been a starter for five. He missed six games in 2023 because of a PED suspension. Stewart totaled five TFLs and .5 sacks in 11 games. He notched four sacks in his last full season. Despite the dip in pass-rush production, Stewart remained a strong defender against the run in 2023. Now 30 years old, Stewart is on track to spend the entirety of his career as a member of the Colts.

The loss of Stewart marks a brutal blow to the Colts’ defensive line. The veteran defensive tackle has started all six games for the Colts this season, totaling 20 tackles and two TFLs while adding nine pressures. A six-game suspension means Stewart won’t be able to return until the Colts’ Week 14 matchup against the Bengals.

Stewart is playing at a high level in his contract year, especially against Baltimore in Week 9, and now will earn at least $20 million guaranteed through the 2023 season. The former fourth-round selection out of Albany State turned 27 years old in October and will pair with DeForest Buckner for years to come.

Stewart started 13 games in his third pro season, and he achieved career highs in both tackles and sacks. He didn't post a sack over his first two years in the league, and he only notched one quarterback pressure in 2018 compared to 10 this season. Stewart's heading into the final year of his contract, and he's in line for starting duties again in 2020.