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Kevin Hickey

Colts’ depth chart on defense after free agency moves

The Indianapolis Colts will be rolling out their defense under Gus Bradley for a second consecutive season, and there have been some changes to the unit amid free agency.

While linebacker Bobby Okereke signed a four-year deal with the New York Giants, they were able to re-sign linebacker E.J. Speed and defensive end Tyquan Lewis before free agency officially opened.

They also added to the defensive line, signing edge rusher Samson Ebukam to a three-year deal and defensive tackle Taven Bryan to a one-year deal.

The biggest departure came in the form of cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

Here’s a look at the updated depth chart on defense after free agency:

Defensive End

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Pos. First Second Third
DE Kwity Paye Tyquan Lewis Kameron Cline
DE Dayo Odeyinbgo Samson Ebukam Rashod Berry

Defensive Tackle

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Pos. First Second Third
1-Tech Grover Stewart Eric Johnson Chris Williams
3-Tech DeForest Buckner Taven Bryan McTelvin Agim

Linebacker

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Pos. First Second Third
WILL E.J. Speed Grant Stuard
MIKE Shaquille Leonard Cameron McGrone Segun Olubi
Forrest Rhyne
SAM Zaire Franklin JoJo Domann

Cornerback

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Pos. First Second Third
CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Darell Baker Jr. David Vereen
Slot Kenny Moore II Tony Brown
CB Dallis Flowers Kevin Toliver II

Safety

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Pos. First Second Third
SS Rodney Thomas II Nick Cross Marcel Dabo
FS Julian Blackmon Trevor Denbow Henry Black

Defensive Depth Chart Overview

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Pos. First Second Third Fourth
DE Kwity Paye Tyquan Lewis Kameron Cline
DT (3T) DeForest Buckner Taven Bryan McTelvin Agim
DT (1T) Grover Stewart Eric Johnson II Chris Williams
DE Dayo Odeyingbo Samson Ebukam Rashod Berry
WILL E.J. Speed Grant Stuard
MIKE Shaquille Leonard Cameron McGrone Segun Olubi Forrest Rhyne
SAM Zaire Franklin JoJo Domann
CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Darrell Baker Jr. David Vereen
Slot Kenny Moore II Tony Brown
CB Dallis Flowers Dallis Flowers
FS Julian Blackmon Trevor Denbow Henry Black
SS Rodney Thomas II Nick Cross Marcel Dabo
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