Colts surprise standout continues strong preseason with dominant performance

The Indianapolis Colts gave reserve players the chance to shine during Saturday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals .

With the starters getting the night off after two joint practices earlier this week, some players took advantage of the extra reps in a true game setting.

One of them was a defensive tackle taken in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

A true bright spot of the Colts preseason, Adebawore's emergence has been incredible to watch. He's consistently been one of the most improved players on the entire roster.

Once again, the second-year defensive tackle made his presence known as a pass rusher and came up with a third down sack early in the first quarter.

Adebawore finished with two solo tackles, a tackle for loss, two quarterback hits, and one sack during Saturday's 21-13 preseason win.

He’s up to four solo tackles, a tackle for loss, four quarterback hits, and one sack thus far in the preseason.

He's in the middle of a pretty big competition, but he should be locking up the backup three-technique spot behind DeForest Buckner this fall.

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