Derrick Nnadi: Everything you need to know

Nnadi and the Colts agreed on a contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Nnadi will head to Indianapolis after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Chiefs, though he did spend last offseason as a member of the Jets before being traded back to Kansas City prior to the 2025 campaign. The defensive lineman registered 16 total tackles (10 solo) over 15 regular-season contests with the Chiefs this past year, and he'll provide the Colts with another veteran presence on the interior defensive line in 2026.

Nnadi ended the 2025 season with 16 tackles, including 10 solo tackles, over 15 games. Nnadi signed a one-year contract with the Jets, but ended up being traded back to the Chiefs before the start of the regular season for a conditional 2027 draft-pick swap. Finding himself back in familiar circumstances, the defensive tackle was able to log five more tackles (seven more solo tackles) than in 2024. The 29-year-old was able to prove he can still be an effective run defender at this stage of his career, and will surely be an attractive target for any team looking for a cost-effective lineman familiar with 4-3 defenses.

Nnadi (illness) was a full practice participant Wednesday. Nnadi had so miss last Kansas City's past two games due to an illness, but he appears to be feeling better. With a full practice in tow to begin week 18 prep, it's likely the veteran defensive tackle will be able to return to action for the Chiefs' season finale Sunday against Las Vegas.