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‘I wanted to be here;’ Adetomiwa Adebawore on his contract extension that keeps him in Indianapolis

Adebawore and the Colts agreed to a contract extension Tuesday.

By Abby Halpin · Colts

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:21 PM

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Defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore signed a contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday afternoon.
Adebawore chose to remain in Indianapolis instead of testing free agency in January following talks with Carlie Irsay-Gordon.
Through eight games in 2026, Adebawore has recorded four sacks, eight quarterback hits, and 19 total tackles.

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Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore signed a contract extension on Tuesday afternoon to remain with the team. Adebawore explained that he chose to stay in Indianapolis rather than enter free agency, citing strong negotiations with Carlie Irsay-Gordon and widespread support from his coaches, teammates, and family.

The new deal comes during a strong 2026 campaign for Adebawore, who has recorded four sacks, eight quarterback hits, and 19 tackles through eight games. Despite the Colts holding a 2-6 record following the trade of DeForest Buckner, Adebawore expressed determination to prove the team right and serve as a reliable leader.

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