Tyquan

Lewis

Lewis will make his first appearance since injuring his elbow in Week 4 against the Steelers. His addition should be a boon for a Colts front seven that has struggled to pressure the passer in recent weeks. The Colts declared QB Sam Ehlinger, WR Anthony Gould, S Darren Hall, DE Isaiah Land, TE Will Mallory, and LT Bernhard Raimann inactive against the Lions.

Lewis sustained a serious elbow injury last week against the Steelers, and though it’s not season ending, the ailment will keep Lewis sidelined for the next month or so. The seven-year veteran had 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks this season before the injury.

The 29-year-old situational pass rusher has spent his entire career in Indy. He matched a career high with four sacks last season. Not a starter, Lewis is an important depth piece.

Fellow defensive end Tyquan Lewis is also questionable to return. Lewis is dealing with a calf issue. Paye has 3.5 sacks and a pair of fumble recoveries this season. Down multiple lineman, the Colts defense will be an easier target for Mac Jones for the remainder of this game.

The Colts were also without three defensive linemen, Tyquan Lewis, DeForest Buckner, and Kwity Paye. All three plus Leonard played last week. Indy’s injuries on defense will be worth monitoring throughout the week. Ryan Tannehill, who is looking less mobile by the week, would benefit greatly from a weakened Indy pass-rush.

Lewis tore his patellar tendon in Week 8, and has played just 15 games in two seasons due to knee injuries. He’s not a lock to be ready for Week 1, but he’s been solid enough to be part of a rotation when healthy.

Lewis suffered a torn patellar tendon in the fourth quarter of the Colts’ Week 8 loss to the Commanders. Lewis has had a career marred with injuries, missing 26 games since the Colts made him the 64th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. This marks the second-straight year that Lewis’ season was cut short by a knee injury. He appeared in eight games in 2021.

Lewis sustained the concussion in Week 4’s game against the Titans. Lewis has been a weak link in run defense this year, racking up a 32.4 PFF run stop grade while averaging 35 snaps a game. The Colts will need more from their front seven depth on a short week.

These players can be pulled off PUP at any time during camp. Leonard had back surgery and it was never expected that he’d be ready for the start of camp. Lewis missed the back half of the season with a knee injury. Strachan hadn’t been cleared to practice yet. McLeod ended the season on IR after an ACL tear. The team also placed DT Eric Johnson on the non-football injury list.

Lewis, 27, was the No. 64 overall pick in the 2018 draft. He’s played a full season just once and has missed 26 games in four years, including nine last season with a knee injury.