The Indianapolis Colts have a defensive leader being overlooked for the 2024 season.
. At first glance, this didn't seem like much of a signing for Indianapolis. Before 2023, Ebukam was mostly a rotational defensive end for the, acquiring 23.5 sacks, 28 tackles for loss, eight fumbles forced, and a defensive touchdown through six seasons. While these numbers aren't earth-shattering, Ebukam had to play alongside elite-level talent throughout his first six years on the West Coast. This relegated him to more of a situational pass-rusher than a solidified starter.
Ebukam used his opportunity with Indianapolis to show he's a better talent than anyone outside the Colts organization thought. Ebukam had a career year, notching 9.5 sacks , 57 tackles , three forced fumbles, and 48 quarterback pressures, perEbukam proved to be a heck of a find for the Colts last offseason and an ideal replacement for Yannick Ngakoue along Indy's defensive line. The veteran mirrored his sack totals with a team-leading 9.
Ebukam is approaching 30 years old and will be entering his eighth NFL season. But he's shown no signs of regressing and won't back off just because the Colts draftedin round one. There's even a possibility that Ebukam thrives further with another potential solid pass-rusher like Latu on the defensive front, especially if Latu develops quickly and adjusts to the NFL level of offensive lines.
As 2024's opening kickoff gets closer, we'll see how Ebukam adjusts to Latu residing in his position group and a new coach directing things in Charlie Partridge. Ebukam could just be scratching the surface of what he can accomplish with the Colts, it will be exciting to see how the veteran performs in 2024 with a great supporting cast around him.
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