For eight years, nobody in Indianapolis had to think about who played left guard. That ended Tuesday, when the Colts traded Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder.
Josh Downs might be the next player out of Indianapolis. The Colts traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner within hours of each other Tuesday, and receiver-needy teams have already called about the slot receiver, according to Jordan Schultz.
Ed Dodds hadn’t run the Indianapolis Colts’ personnel department for two weeks before he made the move that will define his interim stint. The Colts agreed Tuesday to trade Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, sending an eight-time Pro Bowl guard to the franchise where Dodds spent 10 seasons learning how to build a roster.
How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
The Colts traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on Tuesday.
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.
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 RB Jonathan Taylor has added fuel to the fire of his trade speculation with an Instagram story hinting at a potential move to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Indianapolis Colts’ roster shakeup could soon reach Josh Downs, with the receiver emerging as an intriguing name ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline.
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.
As many people increasingly expected them to do in recent days, the San Francisco 49ers traded for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.
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.
Where do the Indianapolis Colts stand with 2027 NFL Draft capital after Tuesday’s sell-off? Well that was…something. The Indianapolis Colts kicked their organizational reset into high gear on Tuesday, as interim general manager Ed Dodds shipped out a pair of cornerstone players for a series of mid-round draft choices.
The Colts began a fire sale this week, trading away guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. More moves are expected with running back Jonathan Taylor among the other players who could be dealt before the deadline.
The Indianapolis Colts are removing themselves further away from the recently defunct Chris Ballard era after trading top-notch left guard Quenton Nelson and accomplished defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
As the Kansas City Chiefs were on the wrong side of a blowout last Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks, the sports world is wondering how the franchise will address the team ahead of the trade deadline on Nov.
The Indianapolis Colts sent three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the team that drafted him, the San Francisco 49ers, in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday.
When it rains, it pours. And it's coming down in buckets over Indianapolis. The Colts have made two major changes to their roster, trading away two of their most recognizable players as the franchise looks to chart a new course after a disappointing season.
The San Francisco 49ers made a splash on Tuesday, trading a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts to reunite with Buckner.
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.
Adam Schefter didn’t wait long to say who’s next. About an hour after he broke the news that the Indianapolis Colts agreed to trade Quenton Nelson to Seattle, the ESPN insider went on “The Pat McAfee Show” Tuesday and named three more Colts he expects to draw calls before the Nov.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said his understanding is that Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon doesn’t want to trade RB Jonathan Taylor. Schefter adds he’s sure that other teams will test Indianapolis’ resolve with two more weeks to go until the trade deadline.
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.
Taylor's future in Indianapolis has generated speculation amid a disappointing season for the Colts that has prompted the firing of their general manager and a trade of a key piece.
The 2-5 Colts play the 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 1.
As the potential trade rumors continue to swirl with Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts, especially after a game in which Taylor played the lowest snap rate of the last two seasons, there needs to be another running back that steps up.
The Colts suffered a 16-10 loss to the Vikings that dropped them to 2-5 on Sunday.
Manning played QB for Indianapolis from 1998 to 2010.
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