Colts Rebuild Defense with Allen & Haulcy

0:00On April 25, on day two of the 2026 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts made moves to rebuild their defense, grabbing linebacker CJ Allen, and safety, AJ Halsey to inject youth and speed into the unit. General manager Chris Ballard broke it down after the picks, highlighting how these guys address key needs right now. Allen steps in as the Mike linebacker, taking over the spot Zaire Franklin owned for years and Ballard says he'll start immediately locking down the middle. Ballard praised Halsey's journey too, a transfer who started everywhere from New Mexico to Houston to LSU, snatching balls and bringing physicality that fits their scheme. These additions mean more competition in the secondary for guys like Jonathan Owens and others, setting up a faster back end that could elevate the whole defense moving forward.