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Colts Trade Talks Have Stalled as NFL Deadline Approaches

The Indianapolis Colts have made it clear that their plans for the future are beginning to take priority over the remainder of the 2026 season. After trading away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, Indianapolis has continued to field calls on several of its other players with the NFL trade deadline approaching.

Jonathan Taylor News / Total Pro Sports / November 5

Surprise Update Emerges On Jonathan Taylor Trade Talks As Colts Find Themselves At Crossroads

The Indianapolis Colts continue to weigh options regarding Jonathan Taylor’s future. The star running back has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate for multiple teams, including the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks.

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.

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How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least three touchdowns in an NFL game can you name in five minutes?

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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 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 / 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 4

6 NFL players who could benefit from trade-deadline moves

The NFL trade deadline is approaching on Nov. 10, and several big names have emerged in trade rumors.

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

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

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

The '2024-25 rushing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Jonathan Taylor News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Potential landing spot emerges for Jonathan Taylor ahead of trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts could move on from superstar running back Jonathan Taylor, although time is running out before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. The Colts were hesitant at first to take offers for Taylor, but recent reports stated that they are in discussions with a few teams.

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.

Adam Schefter News / The Spun / November 4

ESPN's Adam Schefter Hints At 'Curveball' Ahead Of The NFL Trade Deadline

ESPN insider Adam Schefter isn’t making any promises, but he did suggest that a surprising quarterback trade could go down before the deadline on Nov. 10.

Josh Downs News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Josh Downs Addresses His Trade Request for the First Time Since It Went Public

Josh Downs’ trade request has hung over the Colts for a week, and on Wednesday the receiver finally stood at his locker and talked about it. He also pushed back on how it has been framed.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Trade Deadline Latest: Daniel Jones, Tony Pollard, Colts Fire Sale, Jaguars Targets, Titans

ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentions Colts QB Daniel Jones is a player he’s eyeing as a possible surprise trade candidate, as all of a sudden multiple teams need

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

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / November 4

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

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

The Colts began their in-season fire sale last week when they acquired future draft assets for eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.

Colts reportedly 'are expected to make another 3-4 trades' before deadline amid Jonathan Taylor rumors

Giants, Vikings have been 'aggressive' in search for running back amid trade rumors about Colts' Jonathan Taylor

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

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz