The Colts have begun adding depth across the interior defensive line.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a one-year deal with Los Angeles Rams free agent defensive tackle Neville Gallimore:
Source: Free-agent DT Neville Gallimore reached agreement tonight on a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. pic.twitter.com/QqsyVV46gU
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2025
A former 3rd round pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the 6’2”, 315 lb Gallimore spent his rookie contract years (2020-23) with the Dallas Cowboys before spending this past season out west with the Rams.
Gallimore had an unproductive regular season this past year but kicked it into gear once the playoffs came. In fourteen games played and just four games started during the regular season, Gallimore totaled just 19 tackles and 1 QB hit to go with zero sacks or tackles for loss.
As alluded to, Gallimore showed up the most on the biggest stage during the Rams’ playoff run. In just two games, Gallimore totaled the following stat line: 6 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 QB hits, 2 TFLs, and 1 safety.
After letting backup defensive tackles Taven Bryan and Raekwon Davis go this offseason, the Colts desperately needed interior depth, and this acquisition provides just that.
In particular, Gallimore’s addition shores up the nose tackle side of needs as he’ll be backing up Grover Stewart in the Raekwon Davis role. Gallimore provides more juice as a pass rusher than Davis did, but this Colts defense could benefit from a smaller and quicker 3-tech to fill the void that Bryan is leaving.
That is, of course, unless Indy views third-year DT Adetomiwa Adebawore as ready to take the next step in becoming a reliable backup. If so, Adebawore would fit rather seamlessly into that Taven Bryan role, though being slotted in isn’t enough, he has to prove himself worthy of the promotion with a strong offseason.
The Colts still need bodies on the defensive line, more specifically at defensive tackle, but this is a solid start. I would expect the Colts to continue adding across the defensive front throughout the offseason — whether that be through free agency or the NFL Draft.
