According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts have one of the weaker linebacking corps in this league—which is pretty surprising to say the least:
26. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Both Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed are better in run defense than coverage. Franklin earned a 66.1 PFF run-defense grade in 2023 compared to a 56.4 coverage grade, while Speed was at 78.8 and 56.1. respectively. While Franklin led all linebackers with 132 solo tackles last season, he was also tied for the third-most missed tackles at the position in the regular season (25).