Colts Lose Special Teams Ace to AFC West Squad

Linebacker Segun Olubi departs Indianapolis for the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:19pm

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The Indianapolis Colts have lost one of their key special teams contributors, linebacker Segun Olubi, who has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. Olubi was a valuable special teams player for the Colts over the past four seasons, making 16 of his 50 career tackles on special teams and recording two blocked punts. While he wasn't a starter-level defender, Olubi provided depth and production when called upon, starting two games in 2023 and recording 26 tackles, an interception, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery that season.

Why it matters

The loss of Olubi leaves a void on the Colts' special teams unit, which was one of the team's strengths. The Colts will need to find a worthy replacement to fill Olubi's role as a core special teams player. Additionally, the Colts have already lost starting linebacker Zaire Franklin in a trade, so they have some work to do in rebuilding their linebacker depth chart.

The details

Through 51 games and two starts with the Colts, Olubi amassed 50 tackles, two fumble recoveries, an interception, and a pass breakup. However, his primary contributions came on special teams, where he was a standout performer. Sixteen of Olubi's 50 career tackles came on special teams, and he also recorded two blocked punts during his time in Indianapolis.

  • Olubi signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 16, 2026.
  • Olubi's best season as a defender came in 2023 when he started two games and recorded 26 tackles, an interception, a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery.

The players

Segun Olubi

A linebacker who spent four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, primarily contributing on special teams where he was a standout performer.

Zaire Franklin

A former starting linebacker for the Colts who was traded to the Green Bay Packers, leaving a void in the Colts' linebacker depth chart.

Chris Ballard

The general manager of the Indianapolis Colts, who will need to address the team's linebacker depth through free agency and the upcoming NFL draft.

Lou Anarumo

The defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts, who previously worked with free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt when they were both with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Brian Mason

The special teams coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts, who will need to find a replacement for Segun Olubi's contributions on special teams.

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What’s next

The Colts will need to address their linebacker depth through free agency and the upcoming NFL draft, with names like Bobby Okereke, Logan Wilson, Kenneth Murray, Matt Milano, and Germaine Pratt as potential targets. They will also need to find a worthy replacement for Segun Olubi's contributions on special teams.

The takeaway

The loss of Segun Olubi, a valuable special teams contributor, highlights the Colts' need to rebuild their linebacker depth and find a new special teams ace. This offseason will be crucial for the Colts as they look to fill these key roster holes and maintain their special teams advantage.