Colts plan to keep defensive tackle Ade Adebawore despite trade inquiries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts have decided not to trade defensive tackle Ade Adebawore ahead of the trade deadline. Despite inquiries from other teams, the Colts view the 25-year-old as a key part of their future following the departure of veteran DeForest Buckner. Adebawore has performed well this season, with 17 tackles and 4.0 sacks in seven games, and is expected to replace Buckner as a full-time starter. The Colts may seek to extend Adebawore's contract during the offseason as he is set to become a free agent. They currently have significant salary cap space for 2027.
- •Colts will not trade Ade Adebawore before the trade deadline.
- •Adebawore has 17 tackles and 4.0 sacks this season.
- •He is expected to be a full-time starter after Buckner's departure.
- •The Colts may look to extend Adebawore’s contract before he hits free agency.
- •Indianapolis has $61.9 million in projected salary cap space for 2027.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Colts reportedly have no intention of trading breakout young defensive tackle
"While the Colts have moved on from two veteran pillars, they won’t do the same for a potential young building block defensively.
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