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By Matt Audilet
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The Indianapolis Colts are in the midst of a clear rebuild following the blockbuster trade deals that moved eight-time Pro-Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and three-time Pro-Bowl pass rusher DeForest Buckner last week.
However, the Colts committed to one of their breakout stars with a contract extension agreement on Tuesday.
25-year-old defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore signed a two-year, $35 million contract extension with the Indianapolis franchise, according to a report from NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo. The deal includes a $13 million signing bonus and $22.5 million in new money through the 2027 season.
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Adebawore entered the league as a fourth-round draft pick for the Colts in the 2023 draft. Through 17 game appearances last year, he recorded a career-high four sacks to go along with six QB hits and 36 tackles.
Adebawore has already matched his career high with four sacks through the first eight games of his 2026 campaign.
The Colts are 2-6 to begin the 2026 season following Sunday's blowout loss to the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. This coming Sunday, they'll face off against the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 9 matchup.
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Running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Josh Downs remain rumored trade candidates before next week's deadline.
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