Kwity

Paye

The deal includes $32 million in guaranteed money and helps the franchise fill the gaping void left in the wake of the Maxx Crosby trade to Baltimore. The five-year veteran played the entirety of his career to this point in Indianapolis, starting 74 games while registering 209 tackles, 37 tackles for loss, and 50 quarterback hits. The Raiders remain busy in free agency through the first five hours.

Paye has been out since Week 4 because of the quad issue. He totaled 1.5 sacks over the first three weeks of the season. Defensive back Kenny Moore is listed as questionable. he practiced in full on Friday, putting him on the right side of his questionable tag for Week 6.

Paye didn’t practice at all last week and was ruled out on Friday. He totaled 1.5 sacks over the first three weeks before suffering the quad injury. Cornerback Kenny Moore also missed Week 5 and returned to practice on Wednesday as well. The Colts may be getting some help on the defensive side of the ball for their Week 6 bout with the Titans.

In addition to Paye, the Colts also ruled out cornerback Kenny Moore (hip). Both players were DNPs throughout the week and will now miss their second straight game due to injury. The Colts are allowing the most yards per game of any team this season. Without two of their top defenders, Trevor Lawerence, Travis Etienne and the Jaguars could be in line for strong fantasy weeks.

Cornerback Kenny Moore (hip) was also ruled out. Neither defender practiced this week before being listed as out by head coach Shane Steichen. The Colts will also be without defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, who was placed on injured reserve last week. Expected the Steelers to pick on this undermanned front-seven with a heavy dose of rush attempts on Sunday.

Blackmon didn’t practice this week, so his absence doesn’t come as a surprise. Per head coach Shane Steichen, DT DeForest Buckner (back) has a chance to play. Both he and EDGE Kwity Paye (hamstring) are questionable for Week 2. Even with a weakened pass-rush, the Colts should be able to get home on Malik Willis more than a few times.

Buckner tends to play through injuries, having yet to miss a game since signing with the Colts in 2020, and has experience managing a back injury in the past. Regarding this issue, Buckner said it is “pretty much the same thing” he dealt with last season, referencing his Week 4, 2023 appearance on the injury report. If active, Buckner fortuitously frequently lines up over the Packers’ weak point at right guard which bodes positively for the Colts’ fantasy D/ST unit. S Julian Blackmon (shoulder) and DE Kwity Paye (hamstring) were likewise unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Paye has shown steady improvement over each of his first three years in the league and posted career highs in tackles (52) and sacks (8.5) last season. The Colts selected Paye with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and have reaped the early benefits of that pick. Paye has totaled 18.5 sacks in his career, along with 29 TFLs. For a player who was considered a raw talent after making just 19 college starts, the sky continues to be the limit for Paye, who could be in for a career-year in 2024.

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.

Raimann did not practice until Friday last week. He closed the week with a limited session but was unable to clear concussion protocol before Sunday. he shed the non-contact jersey today, indicating he has been fully cleared. Raimann will resume his spot at the left end of Indy’s line in Week 6. Kwity Paye and Shaquille Leonard also practice on Wednesday.