Veteran DE Colts Star Tyquan Lewis Misses Game Against Steelers – The Heartbreaking Reason Behind It Leaves Colts Fans in Tears
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Veteran DE Colts Star Tyquan Lewis Misses Game Against Steelers – The Heartbreaking Reason Behind It Leaves Colts Fans in Tears
Indianapolis, Indiana
Moments before kickoff between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans were stunned to discover that veteran defensive end Tyquan Lewis — a cornerstone of the Colts’ defense — was absent from the active roster.
At first, many assumed it was a last-minute injury or a coaching decision. But just hours later, the truth came out — and it left the entire Colts Nation in silence.
Tyquan Lewis left Indianapolis overnight, returning to his hometown of Tarboro, North Carolina, after receiving news that his mother had been hospitalized in critical condition. The Colts organization immediately granted him leave to be with his family, a decision fully supported by his teammates and coaching staff.

In a short but deeply emotional message posted to his social media, Lewis shared:
“I’ve fought through injuries, losses, and the hardest moments of my career – but nothing scares me more than knowing my mom is in pain. She’s the one who taught me how to stand back up, and when she needs me, that’s when I have to be there for her. I sincerely apologize to Colts fans, but football is my life — my mom is my heart.”
The post spread rapidly across social media, with thousands of fans flooding the comments with prayers and words of support. One fan wrote: “No need to apologize, Tyquan. Family comes first. We’ll be waiting for you — but take care of your mom first.”
A Colts teammate described the emotional moment before Lewis left:
“He’s always the strongest guy in the locker room. But when he got the call about his mom, you could see the pain in his eyes. We just hugged him and told him, ‘Go home, man. We’ve got you.’”
In a season filled with ups and downs, Tyquan Lewis’s story is a powerful reminder that behind the helmets and hard hits are real people — sons, fathers, and men who carry their love for family deeper than any game could reach.
All of Colts Nation now stands united in prayer for Tyquan’s mother’s recovery — hoping that soon, she’ll once again smile proudly as her son runs onto the field, fighting not just for his team, but for the love that raised him.
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