Colts decision-makers believe in the direction in which the defense (and the team) is moving after dealing with injuries throughout the year to key players such as defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (missed seven games), cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. (missed 10 games), cornerback Sauce Gardner (missed most of five games), slot defender Kenny Moore II (missed three games), cornerback Justin Walley (missed whole season), and safety/linebacker Hunter Wohler (missed whole season).
