Colts Linebacker Battle Heats Up | Indianapolis Colts News

The Colts are reshaping their linebacker corps after trading Zaire Franklin, bringing in Akeem Davis-Gaither on a lucrative one-year deal and drafting CJ Allen and Bryce Boettcher to inject youth. But with Allen sidelined by a hamstring injury and missing key practices, the race for starting spots is heating up — Davis-Gaither, Austin Ajiake, and Boettcher are all vying for reps. While Davis-Gaither’s proven under Lou Anarumo, Allen’s physical tools could make him a future cornerstone if he stays healthy. The defense’s success hinges on how this group gels — and whether Allen can recover in time to compete. This battle could define Indianapolis’ playoff chances this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db618094914fc656