Colts Sign Adetomiwa Adebawore to Two-Year Extension

The Indianapolis Colts have signed defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore to a two-year contract extension, retaining the 25-year-old amid a broader roster overhaul. The team announced the agreement Tuesday, November 3. The contract is worth $35 million, with a $13 million signing bonus, according to reports citing people familiar with the deal and NFL reporters. The Colts have not publicly disclosed the terms. Reports describe $22.5 million as guaranteed money or new money through 2027. Adebawore has appeared in all eight of Indianapolis’ games this season, making two starts and recording four sacks and 19 tackles. He has also recorded four tackles for loss, according to team statistics cited in reports. His four sacks match his career high, set last season, when he played all 17 games, started seven and finished with 36 tackles. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said the team planned to use Adebawore more, pointing to the increased work he had taken on and his development at defensive tackle. The Colts said he entered Week 9 with a 16.1% pressure rate and a 17% pass-rush win rate, figures the team said led NFL defensive tackles. Indianapolis selected Adebawore in the fourth...