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Colts Veteran Designated to Return Ahead of Lions Tilt

The Indianapolis Colts will finally get one of their veterans back at practice ahead of the Detroit Lions.

Drake Wally

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) celebrates after a play Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) celebrates after a play Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that veteran defensive end Tyquan Lewis has been designated to return to practice.

After leaving the week four win against the Pittsburgh Steelers with an elbow injury, Lewis missed the next seven games but will finally return to practice. So far this year Lewis has 1.5 sacks,17 tackles (2 for loss), and 12 quarterback pressures (per Pro Football Focus).

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In Lewis' absence, Laiatu Latu, Kwity Paye, and Dayo Odeyingbo have filled in well. However, while Lewis isn't a big-time starter, he's averaging 3 pressures on quarterbacks per game and logged 3 QB hits. Along with DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, and a recently resurgent Colts' defense, Lewis' return will be welcomed by Gus Bradley with open arms.

The Colts need all they can get defensively when facing the 9-1 Detroit Lions. Quarterback Jared Goff is playing his best football in recent memory and possesses deadly weapons in receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, tight end Sam LaPorta, and running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, so Bradley will have his work cut out for him on Sunday afternoon. We'll see how Lewis and Indy's week of practice progresses ahead of a huge home matchup against the Super Bowl-contending Lions.

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Drake Wally
DRAKE WALLY

Drake Wally covers the Indianapolis Colts at Horseshoe Huddle and co-hosts the Horseshoe Huddle Podcast.  

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