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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.

Lassiter registered 91 tackles (62 solo) and 17 pass defenses (four interceptions) across 16 regular-season games with the Texans in 2025.

The second-year cornerback played every single defensive snap in 12 of his 16 games in 2025. He finished as the Texans' third-leading tackler behind Azeez Al-Shaair (103) and Henry To'oTo'o (95), and Lassiter finished sixth and eighth in the NFL in pass defenses and interceptions, respectively. Lassiter and Derek Stingley figure to be the Texans' starting outside corners for the 2026 campaign.

Brinson recorded 13 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, in 11 regular-season games with Green Bay in 2025.

Brinson didn't suit up until after the Packers' bye in Week 5, but after starter Devonte Wyatt's season ended when he broke his ankle in Week 13 at Detroit, Brinson averaged 29.8 defensive snaps per game. With Wyatt, Karl Brooks and Colby Wooden all expected to remain with Green Bay in 2026, it could be difficult for Brinson to carve out a much larger role for himself in his second year.

Sorrell recorded 15 tackles (seven solo), including 1.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery in 14 regular-season games with Green Bay in 2025.

Micah Parsons (knee) and Rashan Gary played the lion's share of the Packers' available snaps at defensive end in 2025, and Sorrell logged just three games with more than 15 defensive snaps, including Green Bay's wild-card loss at Chicago. With all of Parsons, Gary and Lukas Van Ness on track to be under contract with the Packers again in 2026, it's likely Sorrell will still be playing in a rotational role in his second year as a pro. However, with Parsons having suffered a December ACL tear, Sorrell should see at least a few more opportunities.