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Colts’ Rebuild Creates Defining Opportunity for Young Trio

The Indianapolis Colts have begun shifting their focus toward the future. The trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner mark a significant change in direction for the franchise.

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Indianapolis Colts Acquire Former 49ers Defender on Friday

The Indianapolis Colts added defensive tackle Kevin Givens to their active roster on Friday, elevating the veteran from the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad, the team announced.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Jonathan Taylor Is Playing, but Justin Walley's Injury Leaves the Colts Short at Corner

Jonathan Taylor is playing Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts, trade deadline chatter and all. Shane Steichen said Friday that Taylor and Josh Downs will play their usual roles in Jacksonville, according to IndyStar’s Nathan Brown.

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How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

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Josh Downs News / Athlon Sports / October 30

3 Bold Predictions in the Colts' Matchup at Jacksonville, Starting With Josh Downs

Josh Downs might be playing his last game for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The receiver requested a trade this week, and he wasn’t hiding from it.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Jonathan Taylor Lost Quenton Nelson This Week, and Foyesade Oluokun's Jaguars Are Waiting

Jonathan Taylor will line up in Jacksonville on Sunday without the guard who has blocked for him since 2020. The Indianapolis Colts traded Quenton Nelson to Seattle on Tuesday, and Taylor’s first assignment without him is Foyesade Oluokun and one of the league’s stingiest run defenses.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Liam Coen Expects Colts to Say ‘Screw It, Let’s Go Play’ After Trading Quenton Nelson

Liam Coen has seen enough NFL Sundays to know what a roster purge can do to the team left standing. A day after the Indianapolis Colts traded Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, the Jacksonville Jaguars coach warned that his 4-2 team should expect a loose, dangerous opponent at EverBank Stadium on Sunday.

Josh Downs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

4 best Josh Downs trade destinations after asking out of Indianapolis during fire sale

Josh Downs might be running out of reasons to stay in Indianapolis. Of course, several playoff hopefuls have plenty of reasons to bring him aboard. The Colts are dismantling their roster ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Jonathan Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 30

Colts Would Need ‘Significant Haul’ To Trade Jonathan Taylor

With the Colts trading away veteran G Quenton Nelson and DT DeForest Buckner, the focus has shifted to star RB Jonathan Taylor and whether he could be next to be moved before the deadline. Albert Breer of SI reports that the Colts are “less likely” to trade Taylor at this point and it would take a “significant haul” to part ways with him.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 30

Colts reportedly would 'need a significant haul' to part ways with Jonathan Taylor before trade deadline

For a piece published on Friday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated hinted that Jonathan Taylor is "less likely" to be traded than are some other Colts players this fall.

NFL insider thinks Colts are 'posturing' by leaking they don't 'want' to trade Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade amid rumors, Colts' fire sale

Josh Downs reportedly requests trade amid Colts' fire sale, but Jonathan Taylor has not

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Trevor Lawrence vs. Adetomiwa Adebawore Decides How Fast the Jaguars Bury the Colts' Fire Sale

Trevor Lawrence came out of the bye to find one of the Indianapolis Colts’ best players already gone. Indianapolis sent DeForest Buckner back to the 49ers on Tuesday, which hands the job of chasing the Jacksonville Jaguars’ quarterback Sunday to Adetomiwa Adebawore.

Jonathan Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Broncos labeled as team ‘monitoring’ Colts’ Jonathan Taylor situation before trade deadline

The Denver Broncos are keeping an eye on the Indianapolis Colts’ situation with running back Jonathan Taylor as the November 10 NFL trade deadline approaches.

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Jonathan Taylor News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Jonathan Taylor Says He Hasn't Asked for a Trade Out of Indianapolis, but the 2-5 Colts Have Until Nov. 10 to Decide Whether to Keep Him

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor said Thursday he hasn’t requested a trade and still wants to be in Indianapolis, but the sell-off that started this week leaves his future with a front office that has until the Nov.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Quenton Nelson opens up about 'bittersweet' trade from Colts to Seahawks

Shortly after it was learned this week that the Indianapolis Colts had traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle

5 more NFL trade candidates to watch after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner deals

Colts worked with Quenton Nelson regarding trade to Seahawks

Quenton Nelson News / TWSN / October 30

Did the Seahawks Win the Quenton Nelson Trade?

The Indianapolis Colts are moving on from one of their most accomplished players, reportedly agreeing to trade eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks.

Jonathan Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Jonathan Taylor shuts down question about Colts rebuild

The Indianapolis Colts entered the season hoping to find their way back into contention, but somewhere along the way, they seem to have lost the map. The Colts are sitting on a 2-5 record, including a three-game losing streak, heading into their face-off against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts News / Lindy's Sports / October 29

Jonathan Taylor fantasy owners must brace for Week 8 trade news that could ruin lineups

As Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline approaches, big names remain in play and could be moved after Week 8 action. The reeling Indianapolis Colts reportedly are weighing a possible trade of star running back Jonathan Taylor.

Adetomiwa Adebawore News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Colts Not Planning To Trade DT Adetomiwa Adebawore

Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore is on pace for his best season in 2026, the last year of his rookie contract. The Colts are selling before the Nov.

Sauce Gardner News / Pro Football Rumors / October 29

Sauce Gardner Wants To Stay With Colts

We are nearing the one-year anniversary of a blockbuster trade that quickly went haywire for the Colts. On Nov. 4, 2025, trade deadline day, an Indianapolis team that was in contention at the time boldly sent two first-round picks and receiver Adonai Mitchell to the Jets for two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 29

Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade amid rumors, Colts' fire sale

While Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor has not officially asked for a change of scenery, rumors continue to suggest that he will be made part of the Colts' apparent fire sale.

Wife of Colts RB Jonathan Taylor says 'mind is spiraling' after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner trades

5 more NFL trade candidates to watch after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner deals

Jonathan Taylor trade destinations: Which 5 contenders should pursue star running back?

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29