INDIANAPOLIS — The earliest meetings of the year practically required “Hi, my name is…” stickers for the members of the Indianapolis Colts’ outside linebacker group in 2017.
Three unrestricted free agent signings —, and — and one rookie draft pick — — made up the rotation for the season.
What they lacked in continuity didn’t necessarily impact production, however, as the quartet would make plenty of plays throughout the season — especially prior to Simon suffering a season-ending neck injury and missing the final four games of the season.
Sheard, who won a championship with the New England Patriots in 2016 and recorded a half-sack and two tackles against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, set the tone for the Colts defense, pacing them with 5.