Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent LB Grant Stuard. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Stuard comes to Detroit after three seasons (2022-24) with the Indianapolis Colts. He appeared in 17 games (five starts) in 2024, totaling 37 tackles (23 solo) and two tackles for loss, also recording three special teams tackles (two solo).
He was originally selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round (259th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Houston, where he spent his rookie season. In 66-career games, Stuard has posted 43 tackles (26 solo), two tackles for loss, one quarterback hit and one forced fumble. On special teams, he has added 30 tackles (22 solo) and a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 29-10. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) lines up for a play against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 21-13. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) on the sidelines of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Colts defeated the Jets 28-27. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) celebrates on the field during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 16-10. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) runs the field on kickoff coverage during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars defeated the Colts 37-34. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) tries to break free from Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) lines up before a kickoff during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Steelers 27-24. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
