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Dec 16, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51) moves in to tackle Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) for a loss during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Scheer-USA TODAY Sports

Colts guarantee edge rusher Kwity Paye $13.4M, pick up 2025 option

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Indianapolis exercised the fifth-year option in the contract of pass rusher Kwity Paye, guaranteeing the No. 21 pick in the 2021 draft a salary of $13.4 million in 2025.

Paye, 25, had his best year as a pro in 2023. He posted career highs with 8.5 sacks and 52 tackles. Paye had 10 total QB sacks in his first two seasons.

in 43 career games, all starts, Paye has 129 tackles, including 21 tackles for loss.

A defensive end at Michigan, Paye ranks 46th in the NFL in sacks (18.5) over the past three seasons.

Paye was drafted between wide receiver Kadarius Toney (Giants) and cornerback Caleb Farley (Titans) in 2021.

–Field Level Media

Oct 6, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51) is carted off the field in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Colts rule out LB Shaq Leonard, DE Kwity Paye

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The Indianapolis Colts ruled out linebacker Shaquille Leonard and defensive end Kwity Paye for Sunday’s rematch with the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.

Neither player has practiced this week.

Leonard has been sidelined since suffering a concussion and injuring his nose in his Week 4 season debut against Tennessee. The three-time All-Pro also has a back issue.

Leonard, 27, made two tackles and played 16 snaps in the loss to the Titans.

Paye, 23, was carted off the field with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Week 5 win at Denver. He has 16 tackles and three sacks in five starts this season.

The Jaguars (2-3) posted a 24-0 shutout against the Colts (2-2-1) in Jacksonville in Week 2.

–Field Level Media