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Stewart recorded 55 tackles (23 solo), including 0.5 sacks, four passes defensed, including an interception, and a forced fumble in 17 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Stewart played a similar number of defensive snaps in 2025 (680) compared to 2024 (661), but his per-snap production declined - he posted 19 fewer tackles and three fewer sacks in 2025. He turned 32 in October, and age could explain the perceived decline in his effectiveness, but he still ended up leading Colts defensive tackles in snaps. Entering the final year of his contract with Indianapolis, he should again play a major role as a run-stopping presence in 2026.

Buckner (IR, neck) recorded 47 tackles (30 solo), including 4.0 sacks, in 10 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Buckner missed just two combined games in his first eight seasons as a pro, but he has now sat out 12 games over the past two years. In 2025, it was a neck issue that forced him to miss seven of the Colts' last eight games. He was on pace for 75-plus tackles and at least 7.0 sacks before that point though, so there's reason to suspect he could rebound in 2026. He has one year left on his contract with Indianapolis going into his age-32 season.

Gallimore recorded 38 tackles (18 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and three passes defensed in 17 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Gallimore signed a one-year deal with the Colts as a free agent back in March, and he proceeded to post the most productive season of his six-year career. His 465 defensive snaps were the most he's played in a season, and as a pass rusher, his per-snap production was still the best it's been since he came into the NFL. He's on track to become a free agent again in the offseason, and he likely earned himself a raise regardless of where he lands in 2026.

Adebawore recorded 36 tackles (14 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery in 17 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Adebawore played only minor roles on the Colts' defensive line in 2023 and 2024, but he became a starter in his third year when three-time Pro Bowler DeForest Buckner (neck) missed seven of Indianapolis' last eight games. Adebawore proved himself capable as an interior pass rusher with the elevated snap count, and he may have earned himself some more opportunities alongside Buckner and veteran Grover Stewart in 2026.

Bryant appeared in 11 regular-season games for the Texans in 2025 and finished with 40 tackles (22 solo).

Bryant opened the 2025 regular season on the Texans' practice squad and was signed to the active roster in mid-November after being elevated the maximum three games. He served in a rotational role in the secondary while also contributing on special teams, and he had five games in which he logged at least five tackles. Bryant enters the offseason as an undrafted free agent, and he'll look to join a team where he will have a better opportunity at more consistent playing time.

Ebukam recorded 33 tackles (22 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery in 14 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.

After missing the entire 2024 season with a torn Achilles, Ebukam posted mostly disappointing numbers in 2025, including his lowest season sack total since his rookie year back in 2017. He'll turn 31 in May, but it's still possible that being another year removed from the Achilles injury could help his production rebound in 2026. He's in line to become a free agent during the offseason.

Togiai registered 59 tackles (27 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass defenses and a fumble recovery for a touchdown across 15 regular-season games for the Texans in 2025.

Togiai served in a rotational role on the Texans' defensive line for the majority of the 2025 campaign, but he stepped into a starting role toward the tail end of the season due to injuries to Folorunso Fatukasi (shoulder), Tim Settle (foot) and Mario Edwards (pectoral). Togiai responded by logging at least four tackles in six of his last seven games (including in both of Houston's playoff games), highlighted by his performance in Week 14 against the Chiefs, when he recorded a season-high 10 tackles, including 1.0 sacks. The 2026 season is currently the last year that Togiai is under contract with the Texans.

Lammons recorded 17 tackles (14 solo) and three passes defensed, including an interception, in 10 games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Lammons played 132 special-teams snaps in 2025, but he was also called upon to play 133 defensive snaps over four games, as the Colts were dealing with injury problems in their secondary early in the campaign. It was the most defensive snaps he'd seen in a season since his rookie year with Miami in 2019. He turned 30 in January and is on track to become a free agent during the offseason.

Tuimoloau recorded 17 tackles (six solo) in 13 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.

After racking up 12.5 sacks in his senior season at Ohio State in 2024, Tuimoloau was unable to get to the quarterback in his first campaign as a pro. With 2024 first-rounder Laiatu Latu, Kwity Paye and veteran Samson Ebukam missing just four combined games in 2025, there simply weren't many snaps left on the edge for Tuimoloau. However, both Paye and Ebukam are set to become free agents during the offseason, so it's possible there's a clearer path to a more significant role in 2026.

Lewis recorded 11 tackles (five solo), including 3.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in 13 regular-season games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Lewis' three prior seasons demonstrated that he's more efficient and durable as a pass rusher if he's only called to play a limited role, but the veteran ended up having to battle through groin and ankle injuries after he averaged 30.8 snaps per game over the first five contests of the campaign. He's currently on track to become a free agent during the offseason, and he could likely contribute for a team in need of depth on the edge in 2026.