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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor locks in on Cowboys, blocks out trade 'noise'

Jonathan Taylor doesn't know what next week might bring as trade rumors connect the Indianapolis Colts All-Pro running back with multiple teams. The Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are among teams reported to be hot on Taylor's trail.

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Tyler Warren set for rebound game as must-start in Week 9 fantasy TE rankings

Cycling tight ends remains an often smart but boom-or-bust fantasy football strategy, assuming you don’t roster Brock Bowers or Trey McBride (or, some will argue, George Kittle).

Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker / November 5

Colts' Taylor shares new answer about possible trade request

Colts' Jonathan Taylor shares new answer about possible trade request, plans to play vs. Cowboys

Arguably the most-discussed football-related story of the week has been whether or not a 2-6 Colts team in the middle of a fire sale will part ways with Taylor before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 10.

Why Colts aren't 'lowering their demands' for Jonathan Taylor as trade deadline nears

Shane Steichen shoots down idea that Colts could sit Jonathan Taylor amid trade rumors

Some NFL people reportedly think 49ers could trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor despite having Christian McCaffrey

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Some NFL people reportedly think 49ers could trade for Colts' Taylor

Some NFL people reportedly think 49ers could trade for Colts' Jonathan Taylor despite having Christian McCaffrey

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Why Colts aren't 'lowering their demands' for Jonathan Taylor as trade deadline nears

Shane Steichen shoots down idea that Colts could sit Jonathan Taylor amid trade rumors

It sounds like Colts could hold onto Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs despite Giants rumors

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The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 5

Latest NFL trade intel provides clarity ahead of the Dallas Cowboys’ matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9

The Dallas Cowboys are about to face an Indianapolis team in full selling mode. An NFL insider’s report sheds light on which version of the Colts shows up Sunday.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

The killer mistake Colts must avoid at 2026 NFL trade deadline after dealing Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner

The Colts’ biggest risk at the November 10 deadline is selling Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs and Daniel Jones at a discount just to look busy. A rebuild needs draft capital, and a rushed trade for less than the market will pay defeats that purpose.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Colts won’t make any trades until after Week 9 vs. Cowboys

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to have a fire sale ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Indy is 2-6 and on a four-game losing streak after going all in during the 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

Colts Expected To Wait Until After Week 9 To Revisit Trade Offers

According to Jordan Schultz, the Colts have received plenty of calls on numerous players, but the belief is they plan to wait to revisit those offers until after Week 9, barring an offer that blows them away.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / November 5

It sounds like Colts could hold onto Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs despite Giants rumors

Will Taylor and/or Downs remain with the Colts past the trade deadline?

Could Giants trade for Jets' Breece Hall, Titans' Tony Pollard instead of Colts' Jonathan Taylor?

6 NFL players who could benefit from trade-deadline moves

Why Colts aren't 'lowering their demands' for Jonathan Taylor as trade deadline nears

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

Teams Aren’t Meeting Colts’ Asking Price For Jonathan Taylor & Josh Downs Yet

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, several teams are willing to offer a “significant pick package” for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, but not quite what interim GM Ed Dodds wants to move on.

Sauce Gardner News / Athlon Sports / November 5

One Year Ago, the Colts Made the Trade That Still Defines Their Collapse

Sauce Gardner remembers the date. On Nov. 4, 2025, the Colts sent two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell to the Jets for the All-Pro cornerback, and Gardner said Wednesday the anniversary is a special one for him.

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Josh Downs News / TWSN / November 5

Josh Downs Leaves Indianapolis Colts Future Open With Latest Trade Comments

As the Indianapolis Colts continue to struggle and are expected to make more trades ahead of the NFL trade deadline, Josh Downs’ future remains unclear, but he is pushing back on the trade request comments.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Three Worries and Two Encouraging Signs for the Colts Against a Cowboys Run Defense Ranked Last

Indianapolis spent the last week watching its roster thin out. Quenton Nelson went to Seattle, DeForest Buckner went to San Francisco and general manager Chris Ballard was fired, so the Colts who host the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday don’t look much like the team that opened the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 5

Could Giants trade for Jets' Hall, Titans' Pollard instead of Colts' Taylor?

Could Giants trade for Jets' Breece Hall, Titans' Tony Pollard instead of Colts' Jonathan Taylor?

A Wednesday report suggested that it wouldn't be a "surprise" if the Giants acquired Taylor from the Colts before the NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 10.

6 NFL players who could benefit from trade-deadline moves

Why Jets could trade Breece Hall after giving him new contract in the offseason

Titans have reportedly declined to discuss Tony Pollard move as trade deadline nears

The 'Winningest coaches in NFL history by team' quiz

Adam Schefter News / HITC / November 5

Adam Schefter shares the ‘biggest name’ who could be traded in the NFL before the deadline

Adam Schefter has given an Indianapolis Colts answer about which big NFL star could yet be traded before the deadline. The NFL trade deadline is on November 10, with under a week left for teams to pick up players to help them in the second half of the season.

DeForest Buckner News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4

DeForest Buckner Informed Colts Brass He Wanted Trade Back To 49ers

More than 6 1/2 years ago, the 49ers made a seminal choice on their defensive line. Extension talks with DeForest Buckner had begun, but the team instead traded the All-Pro defensive tackle to the Colts for a first-round pick.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

AFC Notes: Daniel Jones, Brian Thomas, Colts, Jaguars, Texans

Colts HC Shane Steichen remains critical of the team’s performance and was unclear when asked if QB Daniel Jones would remain the starting quarterback, but said Jones gave the team their best chance to win.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / November 4

Colts QB Daniel Jones On Trade Radar?

Already dealing away line cornerstones in Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, the Colts are expected to make more moves before the November 10 deadline.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 4

Jonathan Taylor's Trade Value Just Unexpectedly Went Up

The Jonathan Taylor Sweepstakes has taken an unexpected turn. The star running back has been at the center of NFL Trade Deadline rumors since the Indianapolis Colts decided to kick off an early-season rebuild after firing longtime general manager Chris Ballard following a disastrous Week 6 loss to the winless Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis Colts News / The Spun / November 4

Stephen A. Smith Rips Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Sideline Behavior

In the years since her father, late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, passed away, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has become a fixture on her team’s sidelines on gameday.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / November 4

Shane Steichen shoots down idea that Colts could sit Jonathan Taylor amid trade rumors

Some wondered whether the Indianapolis Colts could sit star running back Jonathan Taylor when the 2-6 Colts host the 3-5 Dallas Cowboys this coming Sunday to keep Taylor healthy for a potential trade.

Why Colts aren't 'lowering their demands' for Jonathan Taylor as trade deadline nears

Players other than Jonathan Taylor who Colts reportedly could move before trade deadline

Why Colts are sticking with Daniel Jones amid trade-deadline rumors, ongoing fire sale

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

Adetomiwa Adebawore News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Colts Turned Away Trade Calls for Adetomiwa Adebawore and Paid Him Instead, per Mike Garafolo

Indianapolis has spent the last week hearing its best players’ names in trade talk, from Jonathan Taylor to Josh Downs and his trade request. One player the Colts refused to discuss was Adetomiwa Adebawore.