Neville Gallimore wants to do two things in 2025: compete and contribute.
As the Colts' newest defensive tackle, he's in a good position to do both.
The fifth-year veteran free agent signed with the Colts on Monday, boosting a defensive line led by DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart. Gallimore, at 6-foot-2 and 315 pounds, fits in with his fellow defensive tackles in size and stature alone – but it's his competitive mindset that truly cements that he's in the right place.
"I'm just happy for the opportunity that I got to be a part of something special," Gallimore said. "I feel like Indianapolis is a great place, there's a great coaching staff and they got guys that want to win. And I felt like this would be a great fit for me to contribute and obviously make an impact as well."
Over 66 games (18 starts) with the Dallas Cowboys (2020-23) and the Los Angeles Rams, Gallimore has four sacks, 109 tackles, 10 quarterback hits and 11 tackles for a loss. The former third-round pick made a splash in the 2024 playoffs with the Rams, with a total of 2.5 tackles against the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles. Now, Gallimore wants to bring his versatility and playoff experience to the Colts.
"You do what's asked of you, and sometimes you've got to be a jack of all trades," Gallimore said. "And I feel like what I brought in the playoffs, I'm looking to expand on that, to bring that coming out through the start of the season and to carry it forward. I was given an opportunity to contribute and make impactful plays, and that's what I'm looking forward to doing here."
View photos highlighting the career of defensive tackle Neville Gallimore, who joins the Indianapolis Colts after signing in free agency.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Inglewood, Calif. (Brooke Sutton via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) defends against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles, 40-34. (Cooper Neill via AP)
San Francisco 49ers guard Dominick Puni (77) blocks Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers 27-24. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore walks to the stadium before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Patriots, 38-3. (James D. Smith via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. The Rams defeated the Saints 21-14. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) jogs off the field during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Inglewood, Calif. (Brooke Sutton via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) fights through a block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Rams, 43-20. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (96) rests during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Lions 20-19. (Greg Trott via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Seahawks 41-35. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) runs during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Rams 24-18. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) sacks New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 49-17. (James D. Smith via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Neville Gallimore (92) and defensive back Quentin Lake (37) celebrate a turnover during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the 49ers 27-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) gets set against the New York Giants during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 13, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 42-17. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) rushes on defense during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. The Cowboys won 33-10. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (right) warms up with assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd (left) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Cowboys, 22-20. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) celebrates as he runs off the field after making a second quarter sack during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 49-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) talks with the media after an NFL football training camp practice Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Rams, 43-20. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) and safety Jayron Kearse tackle Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (89) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Rams, 43-20. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) reacts during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Jaguars defeated the Cowboys, 28-23. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) tackles New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Patriots, 38-3. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) walks off the field following an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Michael Owens via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville. The Jaguars defeated the Cowboys in overtime, 40-34. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) talks with the media after an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) works in a drill during an NFL football practice at the Cowboys' training facility, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) stands during the national anthem against the Washington Football Team during an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat Washington 56-14. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) sacks Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Commanders, 25-10. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) yells out as he celebrates after making a third quarter sack during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Commanders 25-10. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) celebrate following the NFL game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 21-6. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 28-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (96) warms up during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 28-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Gallimore said that while he is an interior defensive lineman, he has experience in playing all positions on the defensive line – and maintained that he would be able to contribute in any position he was put in. He knows his role behind Buckner and Stewart, and his biggest priority is making his new team better.
The Colts recorded a total of 36 sacks in 2024, down from their 51 sacks in 2023. Per Pro Football Reference, the Colts in 2024 ranked 26th in the league in sacks and 22nd in pressure rate.
"Wherever I'm being asked to (be), that'll be my new comfortable spot," Gallimore said. " I feel like at this level, at this point, you've got to be ready. If coach needs you to be somewhere, you've got to be able to perform. I feel like that's kind of my biggest asset."
Additionally, with the additions of players like safety Cam Bynum and cornerback Charvarius Ward, Gallimore knew he would be joining a team that was highly motivated and well-equipped to play as a strong, unified defense.
"They all tie together," he said. "I know the job as the defensive line is to make the job easier for everyone that's playing behind us, so I feel like with those additions it allows everyone – us up front to play a lot faster. So looking forward to that."
