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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.

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Josh Downs reportedly wants out as Colts fire sale continues

Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs has asked for a trade, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, as relayed by NFL.com. That adds a third name to a roster purge that already sent guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers.

Quenton Nelson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Seahawks’ Quenton Nelson makes ‘bittersweet’ admission on trade away from Colts

Quenton Nelson admitted his trade from the Indianapolis Colts to the Seattle Seahawks was bittersweet, but the veteran offensive lineman is ready for his next chapter in the Pacific Northwest.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

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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CJ Allen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 29

Colts, Jaguars Mid-Week Injury Reports Ahead of Divisional Showdown: CJ Allen's First Start?

With an AFC South matchup looming Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to get key players back on the field. Thursday's injury reports offered a better idea of where both teams' health stand heading into the divisional showdown.

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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Colts Worked Out Five Offensive Linemen

Per the NFL Transactions wire, the Indianapolis Colts hosted five offensive linemen for workouts on Thursday, including OT Charlie Heck. The full list

Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Colts Officially Release 8-Year NFL Veteran in Surprise Move

The Indianapolis Colts released veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt from their practice squad on Thursday, the team announced. The move came alongside the signing of offensive tackle Charlie Heck to the 53-man roster and guard Joshua Gray to the practice squad.

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.

Adetomiwa Adebawore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Colts Won’t Trade DT Adetomiwa Adebawore

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Colts won’t trade DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, as they view him as a big part of their team moving forward. Garafolo reported earlier today that teams were doing homework on Adebawore in case he were on the market.

Jonathan Taylor News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Colts’ asking price in Jonathan Taylor trade talks is revealed

The Indianapolis Colts are maintaining a very high asking price for running back Jonathan Taylor, according to a report. The Colts are asking teams for a first-round pick from other teams in exchange for Taylor, according to NFL reporter Tony Pauline.

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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.

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.

Jonathan Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Colts Seeking First For Jonathan Taylor?

Per Tony Pauline, the Colts are said to be looking for a first-round pick to trade RB Jonathan Taylor. Pauline feels Taylor’s value is closer to what Christian McCaffrey was traded for, which was a second, third, fourth and fifth-round pick back in 2022.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Colts Fire Sale Takes New Turn With Breakout Pass Rusher

Other teams have begun doing homework on Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network said in a segment he posted Thursday.

Jonathan Taylor News / Field Level Media / October 29

Jonathan Taylor on playing for Colts: 'Proud to wear horseshoe'

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor told reporters Thursday that he has not requested a trade. The question arose after the Colts made two major trades Tuesday, dealing eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers.

Daniel Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

What’s going through Daniel Jones’ mind as Colts execute trade fire sale

The Indianapolis Colts have been busy on the trade market in recent days, dealing Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, with more moves rumored to be on the horizon.

Daniel Jones News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Why Colts' $11 Million Offseason Cap Savings Spell the End for Daniel Jones as Starting Quarterback

The Indianapolis Colts have fallen to 2-5 after a 16-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and Daniel Jones has struggled to reproduce his impressive 2025 form.

Germaine Pratt News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 29

Colts Cut LB Germaine Pratt Among Three Moves

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed OT Charlie Heck to the active roster. The Colts also signed G Joshua Gray to the practice squad, and released LB Germaine Pratt from the practice squad.

DeForest Buckner News / Athlon Sports / October 29

J.J. Watt, Pat McAfee Give Glowing Endorsements of DeForest Buckner for the 49ers

The consensus around the NFL is that the San Francisco 49ers scored a proverbial touchdown by acquiring defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.

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

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 29

Colts trade vultures eyeing breakout star amid fire sale

The Indianapolis Colts are going full fire sale mode ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Indy already traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner and now Josh Downs has requested a trade.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

Nick Sirianni reacts to Nick Foles questioning the Eagles' culture amid losing streak

Sirianni responded to comments by franchise legend Foles as the Eagles season spirals.

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

'Let my guys down': Eagles' Landon Dickerson blasts his performance in loss to Cowboys

Jihaad Campbell says Eagles' run defense 'didn’t show up' in 'MNF' loss to Cowboys

Report shares why Eagles may, may not part ways with Saquon Barkley before trade deadline

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

3 potential destinations for Josh Downs after Colts WR requests trade

Wide receiver Josh Downs reportedly wants out of Indianapolis. Here are three teams that should pursue a trade.

Josh Downs 'open to whatever' after reportedly requesting a trade amid Colts' fire sale

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

The 'Most three-TD games in one season' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Colts WR requests trade after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner moves

The Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. After Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday, wide receiver Josh Downs has now requested a trade.