Colts Extend Adebawore With $35 Million Deal to End Trade Talks

The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a two-year, $35 million extension with defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore, including a $13 million signing bonus and $22.5 million in new money through 2027. The deal keeps the 25-year-old out of trade discussions as Indianapolis sheds veteran players and gives the team a young defensive-line cornerstone after trading DeForest Buckner. A 2023 fourth-round pick, Adebawore has four sacks in eight games, matching his career high, and is poised for a larger role. The short-term contract gives the Colts flexibility while allowing Adebawore another opportunity to reach free agency in his prime.