Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts defense heads into 2025 for the second season under defensive line coach Charlie Partridge.
This past season saw a step back in production from the year prior, particularly from a pass-rush standpoint, but the talent across the defensive front is by no means lacking. The Colts' defense lost its best pass rusher production-wise, Samson Ebukam, to an Achilles tear before the 2024-25 season began, while the acclimation to Partridge’s scheme proved to be a slow climb.
The Colts' defensive line lost its most versatile member in Dayo Odeyingbo to the Chicago Bears in free agency this past offseason, but the additions of JT Tuimoloau in the NFL Draft and Samson Ebukam via a return from injury could prove fruitful for Lou Anarumo’s first season as defensive coordinator.