Nakia Griffin-Stewart

Indianapolis Colts
Tight End #47

Nakia Griffin-Stewart News

Dropped from practice squad

The Colts cut Griffin-Stewart from the practice squad Tuesday.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart joined up with Indianapolis' practice squad in mid-September after failing to carve out a spot on Cleveland's active roster this preseason. The 25-year-old has not played since the 2021 season when he appeared on three offensive snaps in one game for the Chiefs. In a corresponding move, the Colts added fellow tight end Jalen Wydermyer to the practice squad Tuesday.

Oct 17, 2022 2:31 PM EST

Inks with Colts' practice squad

Indianapolis signed Griffin-Stewart to the practice squad Tuesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart played two games with the Chiefs last season, and he will now get a chance to work on his development with the Colts. He's still looking to record his first NFL reception.

Sep 20, 2022 8:25 AM EST

Lands in Cleveland

Griffin-Stewart signed with the Browns on Tuesday.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart will join his fifth franchise upon signing with Cleveland as he looks to compete for a depth spot on a roster that already includes five other tight ends. The second-year pass catcher made his NFL debut after being elevated from the Chiefs' practice squad in Week 16, playing just three offensive snaps in his lone appearance last season.

May 24, 2022 2:08 PM EST

Let go by Kansas City

The Chiefs waived Griffin-Stewart on Thursday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart signed a reserve/future deal with Kansas City following the conclusion of the 2021 campaign, but he's been let go after the draft process. The second-year tight end out of Pittsburgh made one appearance last year and played three offensive snaps.

May 6, 2022 10:04 AM EST

Signs futures deal

Griffin-Stewart signed a reserve/future deal with the Chiefs on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart spent the majority of the season on Kansas City's practice squad before he was waived during the playoffs. The Pittsburgh product made one appearance -- Week 16 -- during the 2021 campaign and played three offensive snaps but didn't record any counting snaps.

Feb 7, 2022 2:54 PM EST

Cut by Kansas City

Griffin-Stewart was released from the Chiefs' practice squad Monday.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart has spent most of the season on Kansas City's practice squad but has now been let go ahead of the second week of the playoffs. He went without a catch in his lone game action of the year.

Jan 18, 2022 2:58 PM EST

Reverts to practice squad

Griffin-Stewart reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart made his NFL debut Sunday, but only played three offensive snaps in the contest with Travis Kelce sidelined. The tight end failed to see a single target in his limited opportunities. Griffin-Stewart must now await his next opportunity to join the active roster while on the Chiefs' practice squad.

Dec 28, 2021 12:40 PM EST

May be poised for NFL debut

The Chiefs elevated Griffin-Stewart from the practice squad Saturday.

Analysis: If he isn't among Kansas City's inactives Sunday versus the Steelers, Griffin-Stewart may garner his first snap as a pro of any type. Much of that decision may be tied to Travis Kelce's availability after the team activated him from the COVID-19 list Saturday but listed him as questionable due to non-injury reasons.

Dec 25, 2021 8:18 PM EST

Signs with Chiefs practice squad

The Chiefs have signed Griffin-Stewart to their practice squad, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Analysis: The tight end out of Pittsburgh will undergo a second stint with the Chiefs' practice squad this season, as he spent several weeks with the team before getting cut at the beginning of November. He's yet to play an NFL snap, though, and is not expected to do so any time soon.

Nov 29, 2021 3:43 PM EST

Cut from practice squad

The Chiefs have cut Griffin-Stewart from their practice squad, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Analysis: Griffin-Stewart spent training camp with the Giants before getting waived during final roster cuts. He subsequently landed on the Chiefs' practice squad. He will now look for a new destination.

Nov 9, 2021 3:24 PM EST

Sent to waivers

The Giants waived Griffin-Stewart on Tuesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Analysis: With Evan Engram (calf) and Kyle Rudolph (foot) uncertain for Week 1, it was believed that Griffin-Stewart may make the initial 53-man roster. While that wasn't the case, he will likely be back with the Giants' practice squad if he clears waivers.

Aug 31, 2021 10:20 AM EST

Secures future deal with Giants

Griffin-Stewart signed a reserve/future contract with New York on Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Analysis: After spending the last few weeks with the Giants' practice squad, Griffin-Stewart will officially join the team as part of their reserve/future list. The 24-year-old is yet to make his NFL debut.

Jan 11, 2021 10:48 AM EST

Let go by Giants

Griffin-Stewart was cut from the Giants' practice squad Tuesday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Analysis: The 24-year-old joined New York's practice squad a couple weeks ago but will now be in search of a new team. Griffin-Stewart has also spent time with the Packers and Vikings this season.

Dec 8, 2020 8:42 PM EST

Joins Giants' practice squad

Griffin-Stewart signed to the Giants' practice squad Tuesday.

Analysis: The 24-year-old spent training camp in Minnesota and was on Green Bay's practice squad for the first half of the season, and he's now latched on with New York. Griffin-Stewart caught 19 passes for 185 yards and one touchdown during his final collegiate season at Pittsburgh, and he went unselected during the draft in the spring.

Nov 24, 2020 4:21 PM EST

Let go from practice squad

Griffin-Stewart was cut from the Packers' practice squad Tuesday.

Analysis: The 24-year-old joined Green Bay's practice squad in late September after being waived by Minnesota at roster cutdowns, and he's again in search of a new team. Griffin-Stewart went undrafted out of Pittsburgh in the spring.

Nov 3, 2020 2:12 PM EST

Signs in Green Bay

Griffin-Stewart signed with the Packers' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis: The Packers have a deep, albeit uninspiring, group of tight ends on the active roster, but Griffin-Stewart will add depth since rookie third-rounder Josiah Deguara (shin/ankle) is hampered heading into Week 3's game versus the Saints.

Sep 23, 2020 2:07 PM EST