Colts DT Colby Wooden discusses importance of defensive line depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Colby Wooden, a defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts, spoke about the team’s strong depth on the defensive line following a joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons. Acquired from the Green Bay Packers earlier this year, Wooden emphasized the value of learning from veteran teammates Grover Stewart and DeForest Buckner. He expressed his intent to absorb their knowledge and integrate it into his game as he prepares for his first season with the Colts. Indianapolis’ depth chart places Wooden behind Buckner, contributing to a versatile rotation in the defensive front.
- •Wooden values depth on the defensive line.
- •He learns from veterans Buckner and Stewart.
- •Wooden joined the Colts in March 2026.
- •He started 16 games last season for the Packers.
- •Indy's defensive line includes multiple experienced players.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Colts DT Colby Wooden calls defensive line depth ‘huge’
"Colts DT Colby Wooden commended Indianapolis’ defensive line depth and detailed what he is learning from DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.
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