Jonathan Taylor may be suiting up for his last game in a Colts uniform this Sunday as Indianapolis faces the Dallas Cowboys. With the team already trading veteran guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner after firing GM Chris Ballard, trade rumors swirl around the 28‑year‑old running back, who is on a two‑year, $44 million extension with $39 million guaranteed. Taylor told reporters he hasn’t requested a move but admits the uncertainty is taxing. The Colts, now 2‑6, say his role stays unchanged despite a recent 42‑7 loss that limited him to eight carries for 23 yards, and any deal would demand a “Christian McCaffrey‑style” premium of multiple draft picks.
NFL insider Brian Baldinger blasts Dallas for trading Micah Parsons to Green Bay in 2025, calling it the “dumbest thing ever” after the Cowboys’ 31‑20 loss to the Cardinals. He argues the move left a massive pass‑rush void that still haunts a 3‑5 team struggling defensively. Dallas, now 2nd in the NFC East and 13th in the conference, faces the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 on Nov. 8. Baldinger says the Cowboys should have secured Parsons long‑term instead of swapping him for Kenny Clark and other depth pieces.
Former Cowboys star Michael Irvin says he’d love to see the team trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, but owner Jerry Jones isn’t interested. The Colts have already moved veterans Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, and Taylor’s trade talks have resurfaced as Dallas struggles at running back—ranked 25th with just 94.1 yards per game. Taylor, whose contract runs through 2028, wants clarity while staying focused on the upcoming Cowboys‑Colts matchup. Jones emphasizes confidence in the current backfield and warns against major roster changes amid a 3‑5 Cowboys season.
The Green Bay Packers are eyeing a blockbuster trade for Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor, but limited cap space may force them to part with rising edge rusher Lukas Van Ness. Van Ness, the team’s leading pass‑rusher with 4.5 sacks, six QB hits and 17 pressures, carries a guaranteed $13.75 million 2027 salary that could be cleared to fit Taylor's two‑year, $44 million extension. Indianapolis reportedly wants more than a second‑round pick, making a player‑plus‑pick package plausible. With the trade deadline looming on Nov 10, Green Bay must weigh Taylor’s 1,585 yards and 18 TDs against losing a versatile, 25‑year‑old defender.
The Cleveland Browns hosted workouts for five free agents on Friday, including RBs Ulysses Bentley and Elijah Tau‑Tolliver, and DBs Austin Brown, Darren Hall and Jerrick Reed. Hall, a former San Diego State starter and 2020 first‑team All‑MWC, has bounced between practice squads and brief stints with the Falcons, Colts, Cardinals and Commanders, most recently logging 21 tackles in 13 games for Arizona in 2025. The Browns are evaluating these players as they look to bolster depth amid the 2026 season.
The Colts release their Week 9 injury report ahead of the showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. Linebacker Akeem Davis‑Gaither (knee) is OUT, opening the WILL spot for Jaylon Carlies or Bryce Boettcher, while CJ Allen will finally wear the green dot at MIKE. Safety AJ Haulcy (ankle) is QUESTIONABLE; if he sits, Hunter Wohler steps in at strong safety. Right tackle Jalen Travis (thumb, hamstring) is also QUESTIONABLE, with Luke Tenuta as his backup. Cornerback Justin Walley (knee) is OUT, prompting Kapena Gushiken’s second nickel start.
A new Lions trade idea targets former Vikings safety Cam Bynum. Could Brad Holmes acquire the Colts veteran to help Detroit's injury-hit secondary?
In Week 8, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones threw for 144 yards, one TD and two interceptions in a loss to the Jaguars, prompting head coach Shane Steichen to stress the need for better execution and offensive command while still backing Jones as the team’s best chance to win. Meanwhile, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans praised rookie OT Braden Smith’s debut, highlighted the steady play of rookie lineman Keylan Rutledge, and urged second‑year tackle Aireontae “’Tae” Ersery to maintain his motor in the second half. After a 2‑5 record post‑bye, Ryans says Houston is refocusing on fundamentals, cleaning up penalties, and awaiting injury updates on RB David Montgomery.
Jonathan Taylor trade from Colts makes no sense! IU gets to watch five top 15 teams lose tomorrow!
Colts wide receiver Josh Downs, 25, has asked to be traded and is drawing interest from the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler reports. Downs, who has 30 catches for 330 yards and one TD this season, could be moved before the Nov. 6 trade deadline, amid Indianapolis' recent deals involving Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Fowler hints more teams may act after the weekend's games, while rumors also link star running back Jonathan Taylor to the trade block.
The Jaguars’ future with third‑year wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. tops the NFL trade‑deadline chatter. Once a 1,200‑yard rookie, Thomas has fallen to fourth in team targets (21) and fifth in receptions (10) through eight games, recording just one catch—a 12‑yard TD versus Indianapolis—in his last four outings. Coach Liam Coen describes his role as a “sacrificial X” that stretches defenses for Trevor Lawrence’s middle‑field throws, a valuable but low‑stat contribution. Locker‑room chemistry, lessons from the 2025 Tyson Campbell trade, and interest from other teams add layers to the debate, while executives speculate his Jaguars tenure may end before the Nov. 10 deadline.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, The Game Haus outlines offensive players likely to move. Veteran RB Jonathan Taylor (Colts) could be a rebuild-friendly upgrade for the Broncos or Vikings, while Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. remains a buy‑low option for the Chiefs or 49ers. TE Dallas Goedert (Eagles) may be sold as a free agent, attracting interest from the Buccaneers or Seahawks. Colts WR Josh Downs, who publicly requested a trade, fits the Bills or Giants. OT Austin Jackson (Dolphins) and Browns’ Dawand Jones—both on expiring or cheap contracts—are potential targets for the Packers, Bengals, Texans or Panthers. The piece spotlights each player’s contract situation, performance, and best‑fit teams ahead of the deadline.
NFL insider Albert Breer says the Steelers could trade veteran linebacker Cole Holcomb to acquire a wide receiver before the Nov. 10 deadline. Holcomb, who missed all of 2024 after a knee injury, returned to make a key forced fumble in the Steelers' 21‑14 win over the Patriots in Week 3. He’s logged four tackles in 22 snaps over eight games. The Steelers are linked to Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr., Colts' Josh Downs, and Jets' Garrett Wilson, with interest also from Kansas City and Washington.
A new SB Nation Reacts poll shows Colts fan confidence plunging to just 19%, down from 31% last week after GM Chris Ballard’s firing. The team sits 2-6 following a crushing 42-7 loss to Jacksonville, with offense struggling under Daniel Jones and a shaky defense. Recent trades of veteran linemen Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner signal a rebuild, yet fans remain skeptical. The poll also reveals strong support—73%—for trading star running back Jonathan Taylor before the November 10 deadline, despite his 2028 contract and elite status. The results highlight growing impatience with the Colts’ direction and the looming decision on Taylor’s future.
The Seattle Seahawks will have to wait at least another week to see newly-acquired guard Quenton Nelson play his second game for the franchise.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirms seven players are out for Week 9 versus the Cardinals, including QB Sam Darnold, guard Quenton Nelson, OT Charles Cross, WR Rashid Shaheed, DT Brandon Pili, LB Uchenna Nwosu and DL Leonard Williams. Nelson will undergo a minor knee procedure but stays on the active roster. Darnold’s quad injury moves rookie Drew Lock to the start. Nelson, a former 2018 first‑round pick now in the final year of an $80 million extension, has appeared in six games for the Colts and one for Seattle this season.
Former Steelers slot cornerback Arthur Maulet announces his retirement after nine NFL seasons. The 33‑year‑old undrafted rookie signed in 2017 with the New Orleans Saints, bounced through the Colts, Jets and a second Saints stint before anchoring Pittsburgh’s secondary in 2021‑22, logging 106 tackles, two sacks and an interception. After the Steelers cut him in 2023, Maulet joined the Ravens, earning a two‑year extension following a 2023 breakout. Injuries limited him to three games in 2024, and brief spells with Houston (2025) and Detroit’s practice squad ended with his release last November. He finishes with 239 tackles, five sacks and five interceptions.
The Dallas Cowboys face the Indianapolis Colts Sunday amid a slew of injuries. Wide receivers Malachi Lawrence (ankle) and KaVontae Turpin (ribs) are ruled out, while DeMarvion Overshown, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson and Joey Porter Jr. are questionable after limited practice. Good news for the secondary: Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke have cleared concussion protocol and should suit up. Linebacker Marist Liufau appears ready to return, possibly prompting a roster move with Malachi Lawrence headed to IR. The Cowboys must field a healthy lineup to win the crucial matchup.
The Indianapolis Colts, sitting 2-6, may field a surprise NFC suitor for All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor as the NFL trade deadline looms. ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed an unnamed “mystery team” has reached out, noting he’s hearing team names he’s never heard before. While the Broncos, Giants, Seahawks and Vikings have been linked, speculation now points to the San Francisco 49ers, fresh off their 2022 Christian McCaffrey trade and with a history of acquiring Indy players like DeForest Buckner. A move could see Taylor join McCaffrey in Shanahan’s backfield, creating a potent duo. The trade remains unconfirmed, but it could reshape the Colts’ rebuild and boost a playoff contender.
Ahead of Monday Night Football, Stephen A. Smith declares that if Carson Wentz beats Josh Allen, he’ll become the Vikings' permanent starter. Minnesota, now 6-1 under coach Kevin O’Connell, promoted Wentz over injured Kyler Murray after a loss to Detroit. Wentz, 33, posted modest 1,200 yards, six TDs and five INTs last season but once threw for 3,500 yards and 27 touchdowns with the Colts in 2021. Murray, dealing with a hamstring, has struggled this year. The bold prediction adds intrigue to the Vikings‑Bills clash, pitting Wentz’s veteran poise against Allen’s firepower.
The 2026 trade deadline is only days away, and the Indianapolis Colts need to go all-in on a rebuild and deal these players.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer says the team is “hopeful” that hamstring‑troubled wideout George Pickens will suit up for Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. Pickens has struggled this season, registering just 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns in eight starts, and was limited to two catches in the loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The final decision comes after Friday’s practice; if he can’t play, rookie Ryan Flournoy is primed to step into the WR2 slot behind CeeDee Lamb and support Dak Prescott.
The Indianapolis Colts are fielding serious trade interest in star running back Jonathan Taylor as the NFL deadline looms. NFL insider Ian Rapoport says offers have been "significant," with teams expected to part with a first‑round pick at minimum, possibly more, to acquire the top‑3 back. Recent moves of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner have fueled speculation that Indianapolis might continue reshaping its roster. While Taylor remains a game‑changing talent, the Colts appear unwilling to settle for anything less than a premium haul.
The Packers, whose rushing attack ranks last in the NFL, are weighing running back options before the trade deadline. Analyst Jacob Westendorf warns against spending hefty draft capital on a Jonathan Taylor deal, noting the Colts likely want a first‑round pick or a package of second‑through‑fifth‑rounders. Instead, he suggests targeting Titans' Tony Pollard, who could be acquired for a fourth or fifth‑round pick and a lower financial hit. With Josh Jacobs' future uncertain amid new domestic‑abuse allegations, Green Bay must decide whether to invest heavily in a star RB or opt for a cheaper, potentially better‑fit alternative.
An already horrible defense could get worse this weekend.