The Indianapolis Colts continue to act aggressively in the 2025 season, working out several NFL pass rushers ahead of Week 8. Among them was Shaquil Barrett , a proven veteran with elite credentials. The move signals how seriously Indianapolis is taking its defensive depth issues amid a dominant season.

Currently holding the NFL’s best record at 6-1 and leading the league in scoring, the Colts have surged behind Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor. But despite the offensive fireworks, the defense remains a growing concern. The unit ranks 27th in pass rush win rate, exposing a weakness that playoff-caliber teams will look to exploit.

That gap grew wider following the injury of Samson Ebukam in Week 7. The defensive end suffered an MCL issue and is expected to miss multiple games, while

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