Colts Lose Linebacker to Raiders, Seek Replacements

0:00On March 16, the Indianapolis Colts are losing more talent to the Las Vegas Raiders in Free Agency. First, it was defensive end-quity pay last week, and now linebacker Second Olubi has signed there too, as reported by NFL Insider Adam Schaefter. Olubi spent four years with the Colts, playing in 51 games with just two starts. He recorded 50 tackles overall, including an interception and two fumble recoveries, but his real value came on special teams, where he made 16 tackles and blocked two punts. That departure asked the Colts linebacker woes after they traded star Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers for a defensive tackle. Fans and analysts see this as a big gap, especially since Olubi could step up when needed, like in 2023 when he had 26 tackles. Filling in, the current linebacker debt features names like Austin Ajake, Jalen Carly's, and a few others, none ready to anchor the position right away. General manager Chris Ballard will likely target free agents such as Bobby Okareki, Logan

1:04Wilson, or especially Germain Pratt, who thrived with the Colts last season alongside Franklin. With special teams needing a new spark too, the Colts faced tough choices ahead of the draft, but smart moves here could shore up a shaky defense before next season kicks off.