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The Detroit Lions don't make a lot of big splashes in free agency. But even on that scale of less well-known players they deem to be a fit, linebacker Grant Stuard easily brought reactions along the line of "who the (bleep) is that?" when he was signed to a one-year deal in March.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / September 2

Lions reveal a surprising addition to team captain list ahead of 2025 season

As the Detroit Lions prepare for the 2025 season, which is opening at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers, the team announced their six captains for the season.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 21

Lions' Grant Stuard is carving out a brand new role ahead of 2025 season

It's extremely difficult to miss Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard between his long flowing hair and electric personality. But, if you've been watching the preseason this year, you may have noticed that Stuard's special teams role has expanded a bit.

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NFL News / Side Lion Report / August 15

Don't sleep on very strong Lions' defensive effort in practices vs. Dolphins

The Detroit Lions finished up their first week of joint practice of the 2025 training camp period, and a big theme to emerge was the way the offense performed.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Lions' Linebacker Calls Out Dolphins Ahead of Joint Practice This Week

The Miami Dolphins' culture and toughness has been questioned all offseason, and that continued Tuesday morning when Detroit Lions' linebacker Grant Stuard called the Dolphins out with the two teams set for a joint practice later this week before their preseason matchup on Saturday.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / August 13

Lions Linebacker Grant Stuard Believes the Dolphins are Soft

Lions Linebacker Grant Stuard Believes the Dolphins are Soft A prevailing notion about the Mike McDaniel era Dolphins has been that the team is not tough.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 12

Lions Practicing Against Dolphins Team Battling 'Soft' Label

A handful of NFL players have made reference to the Miami Dolphins team not being among the toughest in the league. New Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard expressed he felt the AFC East squad would not be ready to come in to face a team as physical as the back-to-back defending NFC North division winners.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Lions veteran LB throws shade at Dolphins ahead of joint practices

A lot of what the Detroit Lions do on defense will revolve around a star’s recovery from last year’s injury. But a newcomer to the defense, linebacker Grant Stuard, is already in full boast mode.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 12

Q&A: Why Grant Stuard Challenged Himself By Signing With Lions

The Detroit Lions have gotten a boost at the linebacker position with the presence of veteran Grant Stuard. In his fifth NFL season, Stuard has given the team a spark as both a defender and a special teams player.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 3

Veteran linebacker calls out Lions for 'unacceptable' mistakes in blowout loss

The Detroit Lions did not have a clean opening statement in the preseason, putting up five turnovers in a lopsided 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 2

New Lions LB Has Concerns About Sloppy Play: It's Unacceptable

New Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard certainly would have liked his debut play wearing the Honululu Blue and Silver to have gone differently. Stuard's opening kickoff fumble was part of an overall sloppy, turnover-filled game for Dan Campbell's squad.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / July 31

Lions kickstart 2025 season with a blooper that'll make Mark Sanchez proud

If you needed any sign that the 2025 season had gotten underway, the Detroit Lions' kick return team delivered that sign within the opening minutes of their Hall of Fame game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Detroit Lions’ Most Intriguing Free Agent Signing

The Detroit Lions had a busy offseason re-signing key personnel and strengthening the roster through free agency and the draft. After signing New York Jets’ cornerback D.J.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / June 25

The Colts should look outside of the NFL and the country altogether to add an intriguing player at a position of need

The biggest hole remaining on the Indianapolis Colts roster seems to be pretty clear ahead of training camp. The Colts elected to let E.J. Speed and Grant Stuard leave in free agency, which leaves them pretty thin at LB for the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5

'Tenacity and Motor': What New LB Grant Stuard Brings to Lions

New Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard appears to fit the team's culture nicely. In his first opportunity to take the field in front of the media, Stuard was in the mix consistently and playing with an edge.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 31

'110 miles an hour every day' Colts head coach Shane Steichen on the breakout possibility of new Lions linebacker Grant Stuard

Last week we went through all of the Detroit Lions' new free agents to try to sus out who the breakout player of that group is. We chose linebacker Grant Stuard to be that guy. At the end of the day, the Lions' linebacker corps has some questions surrounding it.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Colts Named Ideal Landing Spot for Elite Linebacker in Free Agency

Nearly three weeks after the NFL's free agency period opened, the Indianapolis Colts still desperately need a linebacker. They got some solid play from

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / March 14

New Lions Signing Reveals He Chose Them Over Offers With More Guarantees

It looks like the chance to play for Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions just might be worth more than money. At least it seems that was the case for one of the team's newest signings.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 12

Colts Lose Fan-Favorite Linebacker to Lions

The Indianapolis Colts have lost another free agent, as linebacker and special teams ace Grant Stuard will join the Detroit Lions . Stuard has been a long-time special teamer for Indianapolis but had a career year in 2024.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 12

Lions Signing LB Grant Stuard

The Detroit Lions are signing former Colts LB Grant Stuard to a contract on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson. Stuard receives a one-year fully guaranteed contract from Detroit.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 24

Colts' Internal Free Agent Profiles: Grant Stuard

The Indianapolis Colts acquired linebacker Grant Stuard and a seventh-round pick for a sixth-round pick just days before the start of the 2022 NFL season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 2

Colts Player Fined for Hit

The Indianapolis Colts have suffered through numerous injuries to key playmakers during the start of the 2024 NFL season, forcing a test for the team's depth chart across the board.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / November 2

NFL punishes Colts player ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Vikings on Sunday Night Football

The Indianapolis Colts fell short in Week 8, losing to the Houston Texans for the second time this season. Things got even worse for one Colts player with the news of the NFL fining linebacker Grant Stuard for an action he committed in Week 8. The NFL fined Stuard $5,861.11 for "Unnecessary Roughness" due to an illegal use of his helmet.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 23

Colts' Linebacker Puts Up Vintage Performance in Win Over Dolphins

Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Grant Stuard was a man on a mission this past Sunday. Starting in place of the injured E.J Speed (and then moving to a more prominent position in nickel packages once Jaylon Carlies left the game), Stuard racked up 18 tackles and made numerous big plays in the Colts' week seven victory.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 19, 2023

Three takeaways from second Colts preseason matchup

After a successful week of joint practices with the Chicago Bears, the Colts found themselves resting nearly all of their expected starters in the second week of the preseason.

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