According to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Indianapolis Colts worked out four players on Tuesday, including free agent veteran defensive tackles Mike Pennel and Darius Philon:
#Colts worked out Kevin Austin, Tyrie Cleveland, Mike Pennel and Darius Philon
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 16, 2023
It’s likely that the timing isn’t coincidental, and that the Colts had prior knowledge that Stewart was going to be suspended six games for violating the league’s PED policy before it was officially announced—or even hit the NFL news wire.