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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.

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Colts star Jonathan Taylor hints at potential trade to Joe Burrow’s Bengals on Instagram

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.

Josh Downs News / TWSN / October 28

Josh Downs Trade: Five Landing Spots

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.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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 '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

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.

DeForest Buckner becomes yet another Colt shipped out of town

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor reacts after wife discusses trade rumors on social media

Colts' Carlie Irsay-Gordon 'doesn’t want to trade' Jonathan Taylor after sending Quenton Nelson to Seahawks

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

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

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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.

DeForest Buckner News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Is DeForest Buckner the Final Piece to a Super Bowl-Winning Puzzle for the 49ers?

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / October 28

The Indianapolis Colts made up ground in rebuilding their 2027 NFL Draft capital during Tuesday’s fire sale—but much work is yet to be done

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.

Jonathan Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Colts Want 2nd-Round Pick Plus More For RB Jonathan Taylor

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Colts rumors: Ian Rapoport has no ‘indication’ Indy wants to trade Jonathan Taylor

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.

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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.

Josh Downs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Chiefs put on Josh Downs trade watch with Colts’ fire sale fully underway

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.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

DeForest Buckner News / Field Level Media / October 27

Colts keep dealing, trade DT DeForest Buckner back to 49ers

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 27

Colts' Future Comes Into Focus After Parting Ways With Two Trench Staples

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.

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.

DeForest Buckner becomes yet another Colt shipped out of town

49ers expecting flurry of reinforcements following bye week

The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

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 / Athlon Sports / October 27

Adam Schefter Names DeForest Buckner the Next Colt to Go, and Jonathan Taylor Isn't on His List

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.

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.

Colts' fire sale begins with trade of guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks

49ers emerge as team to watch as Colts shop DeForest Buckner

ESPN analyst doesn't buy that Colts' Shane Steichen won't punish Anthony Richardson Sr. over legal issue

The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker / October 27

Colts' Carlie Irsay-Gordon 'doesn’t want to trade' Jonathan Taylor after sending Quenton Nelson to Seahawks

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.

Quenton Nelson drew interest from several NFC teams before Seahawks trade

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor reacts after wife discusses trade rumors on social media

Colts' fire sale begins with trade of guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks

Shane Steichen explains keeping Daniel Jones as Colts' starting QB despite struggles, losses

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 27

ESPN analyst doesn't buy that Colts HC won't punish Richardson

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.

'I don't really regret anything I do': Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. responds to possession of marijuana charge

Colts' Shane Steichen sticking with Daniel Jones amid benching, trade chatter

Shane Steichen explains keeping Daniel Jones as Colts' starting QB despite struggles, losses

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

Seth McGowan News / TWSN / October 27

Seth McGowan Is One Trade Away From a Completely Different Fantasy Outlook

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.