Colts extend defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore with new contract
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a two-year contract extension with defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore, worth up to $35 million, including a $13 million signing bonus. This agreement comes after Adebawore emerged as a key defensive player during the current season, recording four sacks and significant contributions alongside the recently traded DeForest Buckner. The Colts, who are undergoing a rebuild, aim to solidify Adebawore's role as a core component of their future defensive strategy. The extension secures Adebawore through 2028, allowing him to further develop in his career.
- •Adebawore extends with the Colts for two years, $35 million contract.
- •He has matched his career-high of four sacks this season.
- •The Colts traded DeForest Buckner, increasing Adebawore's role.
- •Adebawore's new deal runs through 2028, securing his future.
- •He has played 83% of defensive snaps in recent games.
- 9:44 PMESPN — Source: Colts rebuff trade interest in Adebawore, instead extend DT on $35M deal
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Adetomiwa Adebawore isn't going anywhere. Colts sign defensive tackle to extension
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Colts reportedly re-sign breakout young defensive tackle to contract extension
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Adetomiwa Adebawore gets an extension from the Colts
"The Colts and defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore have agreed to terms on a two-year, $35 million extension, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
"Adetomiwa Adebawore had been mentioned in trade rumors. Instead, Colts sign defensive tackle to extension to be part of rebuild
"The Colts quickly inked young defensive tackle Ade Adebawore to a 2-year contract extension before he hits free agency.
Sources
External links- ESPNNov 3, 2026, 9:44 PMSource: Colts rebuff trade interest in Adebawore, instead extend DT on $35M deal
The Colts and defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore have agreed to terms on a two-year, $35 million extension, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 9:28 PMAdetomiwa Adebawore isn't going anywhere. Colts sign defensive tackle to extension
Adetomiwa Adebawore had been mentioned in trade rumors. Instead, Colts sign defensive tackle to extension to be part of rebuild
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 9:22 PMColts reportedly re-sign breakout young defensive tackle to contract extension
The Colts quickly inked young defensive tackle Ade Adebawore to a 2-year contract extension before he hits free agency.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 9:21 PMAdetomiwa Adebawore gets an extension from the Colts
Adetomiwa Adebawore gets a new contract after a strong start to the 2026 season.
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