Within Anarumo's scheme, former Cincinnati Bengals ' cornerback Mike Hilton had been one of the more productive nickel defenders in the NFL in recent years. This includes holding opponents to under 9.0 yards per catch over the last two years and totaling three interceptions and six pass breakups.

One specific area where the Indianapolis Colts' defense has to improve is in their tackling.

The Colts have immense motivation to win big in 2025, as it's playoffs or bust. After Jim Irsay's passing, Indianapolis has even more to fight for to honor the legendary CEO. Expect the absolute best from the Circle City.

The Indianapolis Colts were on Pro Football Focus' list of teams who are being overlooked heading into the 2025 NFL season. PFF's Dalton Wasserman put together his list of five teams that he believes are being overlooked this offseason. Along with the Colts, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Seattle, and Dallas were also included.