The Indianapolis Colts have been hard at work this offseason, reshaping their roster through free agency and the NFL draft. While the team didn't make any headline-grabbing splashes, one position group has quietly emerged as the most improved: defensive tackle.

According to ESPN's Stephen Holder, the interior defensive line has seen a significant boost in depth. "The Colts haven't made any splashy acquisitions this offseason, so options are limited. But they did add some notable depth to their interior defensive line," Holder noted. The new additions—veterans Colby Wooden, Jerry Tillery, and Derrick Nnadi—are set to compete for snaps behind the formidable starting duo of DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.

Speaking of that one-two punch, Buckner and Stewart remain one of the NFL's elite pass-rush and run-defense combos. But the key this year is what lies beneath. The Colts have reshaped their backup rotation to ensure the engine keeps running even when the starters take a breather. Wooden brings versatility from his time with Green Bay, Tillery adds an interior pass-rush spark, and Nnadi is a run-stuffing specialist. Meanwhile, Adetomiwa Adebawore returns for his fourth season after showing promising growth in 2025.

General Manager Chris Ballard agrees with the assessment. Before the draft, he highlighted how the team's front-line depth has taken a step forward. "I think our depth up front is better," Ballard said. "Colby started for Green Bay at nose tackle, which isn't his natural position, but it shows his versatility. With Jerry Tillery, we think he gives us that same flexibility."

Still, while the defensive tackle room looks solid from top to bottom, questions remain on the edge. The defensive end unit hasn't seen the same level of reinforcement, leaving fans to wonder if that's the next area of focus.