One might wonder how good the Indianapolis Colts' defense would be if it were ever healthy. The team has missed cornerback Sauce Gardner, for instance, for nearly as long as they had him after Indy dealt for the cornerback at the trade deadline.
The Colts have also been without fellow cornerback Charvarius Ward for much of the season as he has suffered three different concussions. He plans to return next year, even though he might think of retiring due to all his head injuries.
Defensive lineman DeForest Buckner should also be back. He is under contract through 2026, which might be his last in Indianapolis.