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Paces team in sacks in 2024 Paye registered 41 tackles, including 8.0 sacks, while logging a defensed pass and a forced fumble over 15 contests during the regular season.

Impact Paye put up similar numbers as in 2023, logging 0.5 less sacks and 11 fewer tackles in one less game. His 8.0 sacks led Indianapolis and ranked as the second-highest mark of his four-year career. The Colts exercised Paye's fifth-year team option for 2025, so he's slated to be a key part of the team's defensive line again next year.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Kwity Paye tracks down Jones for a 3-yard sack Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones for a 3-yard loss.

JANUARY 5 • COLTS.COM

Logs another sack in win Paye recorded four total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Titans.

Impact Paye has now accumulated 7.0 sacks through 13 appearances for the Colts this season, 1.5 short of his career-best of 8.5. The 2021 first-round pick from Michigan leads Indianapolis in both sacks and tackles for loss (eight) and is expected to continue making plays as the Colts take on the Giants in Week 17.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: Kwity Paye, Week 13 vs. Patriots Colts defensive end Kwity Paye was mic'd up for the Colts' Week 13 win versus the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Director's Cut: Kwity Paye's game-clinching sack vs. Aaron Rodgers and the Jets Defensive end Kwity Paye breaks down his game-clinching sack of Aaron Rodgers, sealing the Colts' win over the New York Jets.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Records two sacks in win Paye finished with seven tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets.

Impact The defensive end also played on 71 percent of the defensive snaps. Paye now has 27 tackles (21 solo), including 5.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in 2024.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 11 Recap: Kwity Paye, Colts at Jets Defensive end Kwity Paye speaks with the media on Monday to break down the Colts' Week 11 win over the New York Jets.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Richardson's late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets

Anthony Richardson ran for a 4-yard touchdown, his second of the game, with 46 seconds left in his return to the starting role to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 28-27 victory ove...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HIGHLIGHT: Kwity Paye's sack of Aaron Rodgers seals Colts' 28-27 win over Jets in Week 11 Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye's sack of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers seals Colts' 28-27 win over Jets in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Kwity Paye catches Allen from behind for a sack Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye catches Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen from behind for a sack.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Kwity Paye's interior destruction sets up third-down sack vs. Darnold near midfield Kwity Paye's interior destruction sets up third-down sack vs. Darnold near midfield

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Active Sunday night Paye (hamstring) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Vikings.

Impact The defensive end popped up on the injury report Thursday, put in limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Paye has 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, in six games this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday night Paye (hamstring) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Vikings.

Impact The defensive end popped up on the injury report Thursday, put in limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Paye has 15 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, in six games this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Paye (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings.

Impact Paye popped up as a limited participant at practice Thursday with a hamstring injury, remaining limited for Friday's session as well. The defensive lineman's status is now up in the air for Week 9 and if he can't go against Minnesota, Laiatu Latu will likely draw the start in his place.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past quadriceps issue Paye (quadriceps) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.

Impact Paye had missed the Colts' last two games with a quadriceps injury, but Friday's full practice suggests that the Michigan product has moved past the issue. Expect Paye to start opposite Dayo Odeyingbo as part of Indianapolis' top pass-rushing duo in Week 6.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Colts CB Kenny Moore, DE Kwity Paye back at practice Wednesday Both CB Kenny Moore and DE Kwity Paye were back on the practice field on Wednesday for the Indianapolis Colts.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Sunday Paye (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Paye was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday after missing Indianapolis' Week 4 win over the Steelers, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Expect 2024 first-round pick Laiatu Latu to see additional snaps with the Colts' first-team defense in Paye's stead.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Paye (quadriceps) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact The 2021 first-round pick didn't play in the Colts' Week 4 win over the Steelers due to a quadriceps injury sustained the week prior, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he's in jeopardy of missing even more time. Paye will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 5, as the Colts travel to Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements

Joe Flacco jumped into action when the Indianapolis Colts needed him on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't face Pittsburgh Paye (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Paye was injured in last week's win over the Bears and will now miss the Week 4 date with Pittsburgh. The 2021 first-round pick has logged a team-best 88 pass-rushing snaps off the edge this season, resulting in 12 tackles (nine solo), including 1.5 sacks, and four QB hits. Tyquan Lewis, Dayo Odeyingbo and Laiatu Latu should be the main beneficiaries for playing time in Paye's absence.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Paye (quadriceps) is not practicing Wednesday.

Impact Paye was forced out of the Colts' win over the Bears in Week 3 due to a quad injury, though he played a season-high 76 percent of defensive snaps before exiting. The starting defensive end will have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffes injuy during game Paye injured his quadriceps during Sunday's 21-16 win over the Bears, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Paye told Erickson he would get scans, assumingly an MRI, after the game. It's not clear if this is related to the hamstring injury he was dealing with previously or not. More clarity on his status moving forward should come later in the week ahead of next Sunday's game against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Sunday Paye (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at Green Bay.

Impact Despite missing the Colts' first two practices during the week, Paye will suit up for game action in Week 2. He projects to continue to play a near every-down role on the edge across from Tyquan Lewis.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Paye (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers.

Impact The 2021 first-round pick upgraded to limited work Friday after logging two DNPs to start Indianapolis' week of practice, and he's now got a chance to play Sunday. If Paye is unable to suit up in Week 2, expect 2024 first-round pick Laiatu Latu to see more work on the Colts' first-team defense.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined at practice Thursday Paye (hamstring) did not practice Thursday.

Impact Paye has missed back-to-back practices due to a hamstring injury sustained Week 1. In order to suit up Sunday on the road against Green Bay, it seems like Paye will need to at least upgrade to a limited practice session Friday. Laiatu Latu figures to step into an expanded role on defense if Paye misses any time.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE