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Colts Fielding Calls For WR Josh Downs

Tom Pelissero reports that the Colts received trade calls for WR Josh Downs before he requested a trade out of Indianapolis. He had a good chance of getting

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Colts Elevated DE Carl Lawson & CB Johnathan Edwards

The Colts announced the elevations of DE Carl Lawson and CB Johnathan Edwards for their upcoming matchup. Lawson, 31, is a former fourth-round pick of the Bengals back in 2017 out of Auburn.

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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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Daniel Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Colts not ready to bench Daniel Jones just yet

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have not discussed benching veteran quarterback Daniel Jones despite his struggles through the first seven games of the 2026 NFL season, as the organization continues its roster overhaul ahead of the trade deadline.

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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.

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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 31

3 Jaguars Weaknesses the Colts Can Exploit in Week 8, and 2 of Indianapolis' Own to Hide

Indianapolis spent the week answering questions about who is leaving. Sunday in Jacksonville is a chance to talk about who is still here, and the Colts’ updated offensive line gets the first test against a Jaguars front that hasn’t lived up to its paychecks.

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Jonathan Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 31

Colts Engaged In Trade Talks Involving RB Jonathan Taylor

Adam Schefter reports that the Colts are now open to trading RB Jonathan Taylor, and multiple teams have reached out, with trade talks currently ongoing.

Jonathan Taylor News / Field Level Media / October 31

Report: Colts open to trade talks involving RB Jonathan Taylor

The Indianapolis Colts are engaged in "active and ongoing" trade talks with multiple teams surrounding star running back Jonathan Taylor, ESPN reported Saturday morning.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 31

Report: Colts now open to trading Jonathan Taylor, Giants among teams in mix

The Indianapolis Colts are now open to trading Taylor before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, sources have told ESPN and NFL Network.

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

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

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

The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

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

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

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

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29