Colts ink DE Samson Ebukam to three-year deal
The contract can be worth up to $27M, including more than $11M due in the first year.
The former fourth-round pick played out his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Rams before inking a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers prior to the 2021 campaign. After starting 11 of his 17 appearances during his first year in San Francisco, Ebukam started all 15 of his appearances in 2022.
He ultimately finished this past season with 36 tackles and career-highs in sacks (five) and QB hits (13). Pro Football Focus only ranked him 72nd among 119 qualifying edge defenders, although they did grade him as an above-average option at the position in 2021. At the very least, he should help fortify a Colts pass rush that’s also brought in linebacker E.J. Speed.
As for the 49ers, the team will need to find a new rusher to play opposite DE Nick Bosa. With tackle Javon Hargrave now in the picture, DE Arik Armstead could end up seeing more time on the edge in 2023.
