Colts Add Veteran DE Carl Lawson to Bolster Struggling Pass Rush

The Indianapolis Colts have bolstered their struggling pass rush by adding veteran defensive end Carl Lawson to their roster, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This move comes as Indianapolis faces an urgent need for more pressure on opposing quarterbacks, particularly after starting defensive end Arden Key suffered a hamstring injury during their recent game in London. Key is expected to miss around three to four weeks, leaving the Colts with limited options to fill his role.

Lawson, a 31-year-old veteran, brings considerable NFL experience to Indianapolis, having appeared in 90 games with 32 career sacks during his 5-year tenure with the Bengals and Cowboys. Although he has faced injuries in the past, he has shown he can still effectively pressure opposing quarterbacks in a rotational role. His addition fills a critical gap in Indianapolis' pass rush after Laiatu Latu, who led the team with 8.5 sacks, was sidelined.

The Colts had already explored other options to address their pass rush needs throughout the offseason, but with Key sidelined, bringing in Lawson provides the team with a proven veteran capable of easing the workload on younger players like Jaylahn Tuimoloau and George Gumbs Jr. While Lawson may not immediately transform the Colts' pass rush, his presence offers Indianapolis a reliable option to complement their current defensive lineup as they search for more production off the edge.