Ahead of their Week 9 road game against the Indianapolis Colts, the Dallas Cowboys shuffle their roster: rookie first‑round linebacker Malachi Lawrence lands on injured reserve (out at least four games), while OLB Marist Liufau returns from IR. The team also promotes WR Jordan Hudson and TE James Mitchell from the practice squad and confirms DT Jonathan Bullard remains sidelined. With the Cowboys at 3‑5 after a 33‑30 OT loss to Arizona, the moves aim to boost depth on both sides of the ball before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET showdown.
The Indianapolis Colts elevate CB Johnathan Edwards and safety Trey Washington from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s home game against the Dallas Cowboys. The moves come after rookie starting safety AJ Haulcy is placed on the out list with an ankle injury, while linebacker Akeem Davis‑Gaither (knee) and slot cornerback Justin Walley (knee) are already sidelined. Edwards and Washington will add depth and contribute on special teams, but the starting roles will be taken by Kapena Gushiken at cornerback and Hunter Wohler at safety.
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The Dallas Cowboys face the winless Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, a game the blog says could keep their playoff hopes alive. The author argues the Cowboys will win if they protect the ball—CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens need clean, penalty‑free drives—while exploiting the Colts' turnover‑negative defense and depleted front seven (DeForest Buckner traded, Akeem Davis‑Gaither out). Conversely, a loss looms if Dallas fails to pressure quarterback Daniel Jones, allowing him to find running back Jonathan Taylor and avoid the blitz that has sacked him repeatedly. The piece highlights key injuries, past sack stats, and the importance of forcing turnovers to avoid another bounce‑back defeat.
The Dallas Cowboys head into Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts with wide receiver George Pickens listed as questionable due to a lingering hamstring injury, feeding ongoing trade speculation ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. Coach Brian Schottenheimer remains hopeful, but Pickens has missed three consecutive practices, while the receiving corps also loses KaVontae Turpin (rib) and sees seven other players on the Q list, including Jake Ferguson, Joey Porter Jr., and DeMarvion Overshown. Despite rumors, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says no trade is imminent, and teammates Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb back Pickens. The Cowboys must decide how to adjust their passing attack with multiple offensive pieces battling injuries.
Dallas fans blame the offense for the 24-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, with 58% pointing to missed finishes while 42% fault the defense’s late‑quarter collapse after Gardner Minshew and Tyler Allgeier sparked a comeback. The Cowboys sit on the NFC East edge and face the Indianapolis Colts next, a 5.5‑point favorite, yet only 8% of respondents feel the team is trending upward. The blog recaps the fan poll and sets up a preview of Sunday’s matchup.
A look at the Week 9 games involving all NFC East teams as the Cowboys prepare to take on the Colts.
The Indianapolis Colts have told interested teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, that they are not trading starting quarterback Daniel Jones ahead of the Nov. 12 trade deadline, NFL Insider Tom Pelissero reports. Jones, who posted 1,542 yards, five TDs and nine interceptions in eight starts this season, struggles after a 2025 Achilles tear and faces a $10.51 M injury guarantee that becomes fully guaranteed on March 15. Despite Vikings rumors linking a potential reunion—especially as Kyler Murray battles a Grade 2 hamstring—the Colts prefer to keep Jones while evaluating head coach Shane Steichen’s future.
Ahead of the trade deadline, an NFL analyst flags Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden as a low‑cost option for the Buffalo Bills. Molden’s contract carries only about $3.3 million left for the 2026 season, making him a financially manageable target for a Bills roster hampered by cap constraints. Buffalo could free room by reshuffling defensive end Greg Rousseau’s deal or asking the Chargers to retain part of Molden’s salary, possibly adding a higher draft pick. The Colts safety Cam Bynum (28) is another secondary candidate, with a potential $6 million salary dump for Indianapolis. No trade is confirmed, but Molden’s modest price offers Buffalo a chance to boost its defense without a major financial hit.
The Steelers, sitting 6-2 despite WR injuries to Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson and a underperforming DK Metcalf, are eyeing a trade before the Tuesday deadline. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler names three potential targets: Brian Thomas Jr., Josh Downs, and backup option Calvin Ridley. Thomas has slipped on the Jaguars’ depth chart, Downs could be the second Colts receiver Pittsburgh acquires this year, and Ridley has seen limited snaps with the Titans. Adding one of these could boost Pittsburgh’s aerial attack and keep their playoff push alive.
The Indianapolis Colts are actively seeking a high‑price trade for running back Jonathan Taylor but have shut down all trade talks for quarterback Daniel Jones ahead of the Tuesday deadline. Despite interest from rival teams, the front office says Jones is untouchable, citing his hefty future injury guarantees and low trade value. Jones has posted underwhelming numbers this season—1,542 yards, five TDs and nine interceptions over eight starts with a 68.7 passer rating—yet the Colts view him as a vital bridge starter.
The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly fielding offers for multiple players ahead of Tuesday's upcoming NFL trade deadline.
The Colts face a crossroads as the season wanes, with front‑office turmoil dominating discussion. Fans and insiders debate whether to fire offensive and defensive leaders, evaluate trade options, and decide the fate of players like Jones, who may be benched now but retained for next year. Owner Carlie’s role in personnel decisions remains murky, and speculation surrounds potential new GM moves, including who will shape the team’s future. While a playoff push feels out of reach, the article urges focus on effort, rewarding disciplined play, and giving bench players a chance, suggesting patience may be the most realistic strategy.
The Indianapolis Colts promote defensive backs Johnathan Edwards and Trey Washington for their next game. Edwards, a 24‑year‑old undrafted Tulane alum, made the Colts’ 53‑man roster in 2025, appeared in 14 games, and logged 26 tackles with three pass defenses. He retained his spot this season, while Washington also earns a promotion. The moves were announced on November 7, 2026, by NFLTradeRumors.co.
The Indianapolis Colts won't go down without a fight, and these four players might have plenty to do with a big win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Kansas City, Pittsburgh and San Francisco are circling three wide receivers ahead of the Nov. 12 trade deadline, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The Chiefs, looking to bolster Patrick Mahomes' arsenal after recent injuries, have shown interest in Jacksonville's breakout Brian Thomas Jr., while both the Chiefs and Steelers monitor Indianapolis slot‑receiver Josh Downs. Veteran Calvin Ridley also emerges as a possible target for any team needing immediate production. No concrete talks have been confirmed, and any move hinges on trade compensation and salary‑cap flexibility.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ pursuit of a wide‑receiver trade stalls as the deadline looms. Jacksonville balks at moving former first‑round pick Brian Thomas Jr. to an AFC rival, and Indianapolis demands at least a third‑round pick for Josh Downs, far above what Kansas City typically offers. With the Chiefs’ passing game exposed in recent losses to Seattle and Denver, attention shifts to a possible Dallas Cowboys deal for former Pro Bowler George Pickens. If the Cowboys’ season falters, Pickens—costing $13.65 million for the final weeks—could be a creative, Day‑2‑pick trade that restores a Tyreek Hill‑type threat for Kansas City after Week 9.
Colts insiders say running back Jonathan Taylor is set to stay in Indianapolis through the trade deadline. NFL reporter Tom Pelissero notes the team rejected a 2027 second‑round pick plus another selection and hasn’t received a premium offer yet. Although the 27‑year‑old signed a two‑year, $44 million extension in August, the franchise could revisit a move in the offseason, especially with a new GM on the horizon. The Colts, now 2‑6 after a 42‑7 loss to Jacksonville, have already shipped Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, but owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon appears unwilling to part with Taylor without a blockbuster deal. The upcoming game versus Dallas on Sunday will be the next test for the franchise’s cornerstone.
Trevor Lawrence climbs to fourth place in the NFL MVP race after Week 8, riding Jacksonville’s dominant 42‑7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Despite limited fourth‑quarter attempts—just 34 through seven games—Lawrence leads the league with a 112.6 passer rating, ties for second in yards per attempt (8.5), ranks second in passing EPA (74.6) and fourth in EPA per dropback (0.21). He has thrown a league‑best 14 touchdowns with only two interceptions. The article notes that while the Jaguars’ blowout victories curb his raw stats, his efficiency keeps him firmly in MVP conversation.
The New York Giants, sitting 4-2-1 atop the NFC East ahead of Week 9, appear unlikely to land a major running back before the NFL trade deadline. Reports link them to a possible Jonathan Taylor deal, but the Indianapolis Colts have rebuffed offers, including a 2027 second‑round pick. The Titans’ Tony Pollard is another target, yet Tennessee is unwilling to move him, focusing instead on WR Calvin Ridley. The Ravens have also shut down trade talks for Derrick Henry, confirming he’ll stay in Baltimore. With all three coveted backs—Taylor, Pollard, and Henry—off the market, the Giants may need to stick with their existing roster.
The Indianapolis Colts have received a trade offer of a fourth‑round pick for wide receiver Josh Downs, falling short of the team’s asking price of a third‑rounder, according to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Downs, a 2023 third‑round selection (79th overall) from North Carolina, is in the final year of a four‑year, $5.52 million rookie deal and has logged 30 catches for 330 yards and a touchdown in eight games this season. The Colts are also fielding calls for veterans Keenan Allen and defensive tackle Grover Stewart as the trade deadline approaches.
The Indianapolis Colts have told every team that inquired they will not trade quarterback Daniel Jones, damning news for clubs scrambling for a starter before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Jones, who signed a two‑year, $88 million deal in March, has attracted interest from teams like the Ravens and Vikings amid league‑wide QB uncertainty. With the market already thin, his unavailability forces quarterback‑needy teams to look elsewhere or stick with current options.
The Dallas Cowboys head into Week 9 at 3-5 with three key players listed as questionable for the Colts game. Wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring and lingering shoulder issues) has missed limited practice and is unlikely to play after a modest 39‑catch, 533‑yard season. Tight end Jake Ferguson (ankle injury from the Arizona game) returned briefly but remains doubtful, having logged 17 catches for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring/back strain from the season opener) is also in question after missing five games. With the defense ranked 27th and the offense 7th, the Cowboys’ injury woes could heavily impact the matchup.
Former NFL star Jim McMahon calls Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon’s sideline habit “ridiculous,” likening it to Al Davis’s over‑involvement. Irsay‑Gordon, who assumed control after her father’s 2025 death, routinely appears on the field with a headset, play‑call sheet and notes, prompting criticism from McMahon and Stephen A. Smith. Amid a 2‑6 start to the 2026 season, she fired GM Chris Ballard on Oct. 19 and pushed for a roster overhaul before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, hoping to end five years of playoff drought. The debate over her hands‑on approach highlights the Colts’ urgent quest for change.
ESPN is reporting that teams are calling about potentially trading for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones. The Vikings make the most sense.