The Indianapolis Colts shake up their defense with a bold decision to shift the green dot leadership from safety Cam Bynum to linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither. With Steichen aiming to fix communication woes that plagued Week 1, moving the defensive play-calling to a veteran Mike linebacker promises to change the dynamic. Can Davis-Gaither, despite struggles against the Chiefs, command the unit and clean up coverage issues?
Meanwhile, second-round pick CJ Allen’s mysterious absence from the rotation raises questions for a linebacker corps that continues to struggle. Reports of Bryce Boettcher possibly overtaking Jalen Carlies at Will linebacker add fuel to the fire as Colts fans look for answers. With Jonathan Edwards back on the practice squad and injury updates for Anthony Richardson and Ashton Dulin, all eyes are on whether these changes can spark a turnaround on defense.