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Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Shane Steichen Admits He Hid His Emotions When Told Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner Were Traded, and the 2-5 Colts Must Now Move On
Shane Steichen admitted Wednesday he tried to keep his emotions hidden after learning the Indianapolis Colts were trading Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, and now the 2-5 Colts have four days to move on before a trip to Jacksonville, where they haven’t won since 2014.
The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 28
Biggest Colts Winners of Fire Sale: Two Young Players Get Massive Opportunity
The Indianapolis Colts may be punting on the 2026 season, but their future has some bright spots on the roster. Colts' Owner/CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon has kicked off the team's rebuild with a fire sale of the roster's best players, trading away longtime franchise pillars Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday.
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.
Josh Downs 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.
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.
Carlie Irsay-Gordon News / A to Z Sports / October 28
Carlie Irsay-Gordon is already eating her own words after trading away two of the Colts’ best players
Carlie Irsay-Gordon said she expects the Colts to improve and win games after firing Chris Ballard, but waited barely over a week before deciding to pull the trigger on trading some of the team’s best players.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Could Patrick Mahomes Get a New Weapon? Colts’ WR Garnering Trade Interest Ahead of Free Agency
After trading Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, the Indianapolis Colts face mounting questions about their roster plans.
Grover Stewart News / TWSN / October 28
The Indianapolis Colts Should Sell Grover Stewart
The Indianapolis Colts have made it clear that they are moving in a different direction, and the Chicago Bears should take advantage of the opportunity.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 28
Josh Downs 'open to whatever' after reportedly requesting a trade amid Colts' fire sale
Over the Colts' first seven games of this season, Downs recorded 26 receptions for 307 yards and zero touchdowns.
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.
Josh Downs News / Field Level Media / October 28
Report: WR Josh Downs requests trade from Colts
Wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts, ESPN reported on Wednesday. The report comes one day after the Colts made a pair of deals, shipping 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.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28
Colts WR Josh Downs Requests Trade, Steelers Have Shown Interest
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Colts WR Josh Downs has requested a trade out of Indianapolis. He had a good chance of getting his wish, as he’s one
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 28
Josh Downs reportedly requests trade amid Colts' fire sale, but Jonathan Taylor has not
It appears the Colts could look significantly different by the morning of Nov. 11.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28
Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Has Not Requested Trade; Josh Downs Wants Out
11:18am: Downs has requested a trade, according to Fowler. The Steelers are one of “multiple” teams from the AFC with interest in Downs, per Jordan Schultz.
Quenton Nelson News / Yardbarker / October 28
Colts worked with Quenton Nelson regarding trade to Seahawks
The Colts worked with Nelson on potential trade destinations.
Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker / October 28
Jonathan Taylor trade destinations: Which 5 contenders should pursue star running back?
On Tuesday, the Colts announced themselves as sellers ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, sending defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers and guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks.
Indianapolis Colts News / HITC / October 28
The one star Indianapolis Colts owner ‘doesn’t want to trade’ despite starting rebuild
It is time for a new era for the Indianapolis Colts after they fired long-serving GM Chris Ballard, but one player might not be going anywhere. Following their loss against the Tennessee Titans in Week 6 of this NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts made a fairly drastic decision.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 28
Wife of Colts RB Jonathan Taylor says 'mind is spiraling' after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner trades
Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie-Irsay Gordon reportedly "doesn't want to trade" star running back Jonathan Taylor. His wife, Ayanna, isn't completely sold on that.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27
DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers made a splash on Tuesday, trading a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts to reunite with Buckner.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27
Carlie Irsay-Gordon Does Not Want Colts To Trade Jonathan Taylor
The Colts have entered seller mode, unloading All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson two weeks before the deadline. Nelson’s upcoming trek to Seattle will likely precede other trades, with Indianapolis believed to be shopping fellow contract-year lineman DeForest Buckner as well.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 27
Quenton Nelson drew interest from several NFC teams before Seahawks trade
Nelson has been one of the most consistent offensive linemen in the league in recent years, so it's no secret that he drew plenty of interest.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 27
ESPN analyst doesn't buy that Colts' Shane Steichen won't punish Anthony Richardson Sr. over legal issue
The 2-5 Colts play the 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 1.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 26
Shane Steichen explains keeping Daniel Jones as Colts' starting QB despite struggles, losses
The Colts suffered a 16-10 loss to the Vikings that dropped them to 2-5 on Sunday.
Peyton Manning News / Yardbarker / October 25
Adam Schefter reveals Peyton Manning's interest level in Colts GM job after Chris Ballard firing
Manning played QB for Indianapolis from 1998 to 2010.
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