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Adetomiwa Adebawore signs $35 million Colts extension one week before trade deadline

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Adetomiwa Adebawore signs $35 million Colts extension one week before trade deadline

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The Colts have been at the center of a lot of trade deadline rumors — and moves — ahead of Nov. 10.

But one player is staying in Indianapolis a little longer.

Defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore has agreed to a two-year, $35 million extension to stay with the team through the 2028 season, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

Adebawore, 25, had been slated to hit free agency in March.

The deal, according to NFL Network, includes a $13 million signing bonus.

Indianapolis Colts player celebrating during a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore reacts after a sack against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sept. 28, 2025. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

In what has been a trying year for the Colts, Adebawore is having what is projected to be a career season.

He’s already matched a career high with eight sacks and has 19 tackles — four of which have been for a loss.

Adebawore ranks 12th out of 139 interior defensive linemen this season, according to Pro Football Focus’ grading methodology.

The Northwestern product has racked up 10.5 sacks with 67 tackles across his first four seasons since getting selected in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.

October came with a lot of change in Indianapolis, to say the least. The team fired general manager Chris Ballard before trading guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and defensive end DeForest Buckner to the 49ers.

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Adetomiwa Adebawore of the Indianapolis Colts looks on prior to an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Aug. 13, 2026. Getty Images

Plenty of rumors and speculation have surrounded the remaining stars on the Colts, with most of the centering on running back Jonathan Taylor.

ESPN reported last weekend that the Colts are open to trading the three-time Pro Bowler — with The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy confirming the Giants have interest.

Taylor has 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this year, and could be a big help to contending teams.

The Colts are sitting at 2-6, but their first-round pick belongs to the Jets via the Sauce Gardner trade last season.

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