With the 2026 NFL trade deadline only a week away, Sportsnaut predicts where the league's top ten trade candidates could land. The Minnesota Vikings lead the chase for All‑Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, but the New York Giants are expected to make a more aggressive offer, driven by coach John Harbaugh’s desire for a stronger backfield. Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. may move from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Washington Commanders, giving Washington a potential No. 1 target as they reassess Terry McLaurin’s future. Edge rusher Josh Sweat is likely to leave the Arizona Cardinals for a struggling Dallas Cowboys squad desperate for pass‑rush help. Cornerback Riq Woolen is eyed by the Chicago Bears as a short‑term fix after their recent acquisition of Jeffery Simmons.
The Ravens face a quarterback crisis ahead of Thursday Night Football against Jacksonville. Starter Lamar Jackson exits with a thumb injury, and backup Tyler Huntley hurt his toe, leaving third‑string Joe Fagnano, who is nursing an ankle sprain, as the likely starter. Fagnano told ESPN’s Jamison Hensley he feels healthy enough and practiced limitedly on Monday, and coach Jesse Minter says he should play. The emergency option is practice‑squad rookie Austin Reed. The Ravens lost 36‑10 to the Bills, with Fagnano throwing 1‑INT and no TDs.
The Indianapolis Colts, now 2-6 after a 42-7 loss to Jacksonville, are weighing a blockbuster trade for star running back Jonathan Taylor. Reports from ESPN and NFL Network list the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati as possible suitors, with a deadline of Nov. 10. Indianapolis appears to demand a first‑round pick—comparable to the package Carolina paid for Christian McCaffrey—plus additional assets, despite Taylor’s $34 million salary and age 28 next season. While Denver leads the AFC West (6-2) and has rookie Jonah Coleman emerging, the team may hesitate to surrender premium draft capital. The article breaks down each contender’s fit and the author’s 15% chance that Taylor lands in Denver.
The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings are leading the rush for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. While the Colts say any trade would require a hefty price—potentially multiple 2nd‑ through 5th‑round picks over two drafts—no official offers have surfaced yet. Both Giants (4‑2‑1) and Vikings (6‑1) sit in the bottom third for yards per carry, prompting interest from other clubs like the Broncos and Seahawks. Taylor, a 27‑year‑old three‑time Pro Bowler who signed a two‑year, $44 million extension in August, recorded just 23 yards in a 42‑7 loss to Jacksonville.
The Indianapolis Colts suffered a humiliating 42-7 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 3, 2026, prompting coach Shane Steichen to blame the loss on “effort and energy” in his post‑game press conference. The article argues Steichen is deflecting responsibility, pointing to systemic failures: a poorly schemed offense, four sacks and ten hits on the quarterback, a secondary that looked “wet paper towel” and a game plan that was “in a recycling bin” before kickoff. It also criticizes the decision to stick with struggling quarterback Daniel Jones, who threw for just 144 yards and two interceptions, and notes that star running back Jonathan Taylor was limited to eight carries for 23 yards. The piece concludes the Colts’ season appears doomed, with deeper issues than simple effort.
The Indianapolis Colts couldn't get anything going in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and these four players may have had the most to do with that.
The Ravens may put second‑year kicker Tyler Loop on injured reserve before Thursday’s game against Jacksonville, coach Jesse Minter said his groin issue has worsened. Loop, a 2025 sixth‑round pick, has missed two of his last three kicks, including a 34‑yard miss versus the Bills and a crucial 49‑yard miss in a 13‑10 loss to the Browns. Practice‑squad veteran Jake Moody, re‑signed two weeks ago, will take over kicking duties and could earn the job for the rest of the season. If Loop lands on IR, he won’t return until after the Week 13 bye.
Leonard Fournette, co‑host of the "4th and South" podcast, declares he’s "done" with the Dallas Cowboys after their 33‑30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. In the clip, he blasts quarterback Dak Prescott – noting the $240 million, four‑year extension with a no‑trade clause – and praises former Jaguars teammate Gardner Minshew II, who came off the bench to throw three fourth‑quarter TDs and lead Arizona’s comeback. Fournette even suggested Jerry Jones should strip the team down to the studs. The Cowboys, now 3‑5, head to Indianapolis next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles, sitting 2-6 in the NFC East, are likely sellers at the trade deadline, and defensive tackle Moro Ojomo has attracted “significant interest” from the Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings and other teams. A 2023 seventh‑round pick, Ojomo has logged 20+ tackles each season and posted six sacks in 2025, though he’s yet to sack a quarterback this year. With Jalen Hurts sidelined by blood clots and backup Tanner McKee struggling, the Eagles may move Ojomo and other players as they reshape the roster for future Super Bowl hopes.
The Ravens' quarterback crisis deepens as starter Lamar Jackson is out for the season and backup Tyler Huntley suffers a toe injury. Emergency QB Joe Fagnano, who played in the 36-10 loss to the Bills, is nursing an ankle but coach Jesse Minter says he “has a chance” to start Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Baltimore also added practice‑squad QB Austin Reed after placing Jackson and Skylar Thompson on IR. Sitting 4-4 and last in the AFC North, the Ravens hope Fagnano can keep them afloat ahead of crucial games with the Steelers, Browns and Bengals.
The Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop on injured reserve ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars, promoting former Michigan star Jake Moody to the kicking duties. Loop’s injury remains undisclosed, while Moody, who went 10-for-11 on field goals (including a 56‑yard make) and extra points with the Washington Commanders in 2025‑26, is expected to boost the special teams unit. The move comes as the Ravens sit 4‑4, grapple with Lamar Jackson’s uncertain future, and face quarterback struggles after Tyler Huntley’s issues and a poor performance from Joe Fagnano in the Buffalo loss.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen confirms defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton and safety Eric Murray both suffered season‑ending injuries in the 42‑7 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 2. Hamilton tore his quadriceps and left on a cart in the second quarter, while Murray injured his elbow on the opening kickoff. The duo, key starters on a top rushing defense, will be placed on IR, leaving Jacksonville without two defensive veterans as they sit 5‑2 atop the AFC South. Their absences intensify the team's urgency to seek defensive‑line help before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirms Daniel Jones stays the starter, citing his win‑probability edge. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Jaguars are reconsidering a trade for wideout Brian Thomas Jr., a shift from last year’s stance. Titans coach Robert Saleh says the 1‑6 club isn’t actively shopping players but acknowledges mounting interest, hinting a tough decision looms for star Jeff (likely Jeffery Simmons).
Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (29) suffers a torn quad that ends his 2026 season, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports. The third‑round 2020 pick, a former Ohio State standout, logged seven games with eight tackles and half a sack before the injury. Hamilton had just signed a three‑year, $34.5 million extension and is heading into unrestricted free agency this offseason.
After a 42-7 loss to Jacksonville, the Indianapolis Colts are reportedly open to trading star running back Jonathan Taylor. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says the team would seek a "Christian McCaffrey-level" return—potentially two, three, or four draft picks and possibly additional assets, with Tony Pollard mentioned as an alternative. Taylor, who has 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this season, totaled just 23 yards against the Jaguars. Coach Shane Steichen’s roster moves, including picking Daniel Jones as starter, signal a possible shake‑up before the Week 9 game against the Cowboys.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen confirms safety Eric Murray will miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering an elbow injury in the Week 8 victory over the Colts. The 32‑year‑old, who joined Jacksonville on a three‑year, $22.5 million deal in March 2025, had appeared in six games with 15 tackles before going down. With starting safety Antonio Johnson also out and Caleb Ransaw on IR, Jacksonville promoted second‑year Rayuan Lane to start alongside Kaevon Merriweather.
DaVon Hamilton suffered a torn quad and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, leaving Jacksonville searching for defensive tackle help.
The Indianapolis Colts will keep Daniel Jones as their starter after a 38‑17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, coach Shane Steichen announced on X. Despite Jones’ ongoing struggles post‑Achilles tear, rookie first‑round pick Anthony Richardson remains on the bench, even though he entered the game late in the rout. The decision raises questions about the team’s long‑term QB plan, as Richardson’s consistency and development remain uncertain. Steichen believes Jones offers the best immediate chance to compete, but the loss may force a deeper evaluation of the quarterback situation.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen says he will evaluate every roster spot after the team’s 42-7 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars dropped Indianapolis to 2-6. Steichen blasted the performance, admitting he must do a better job and promised to learn quickly. quarterback Daniel Jones, who finished with under 60% completion, two interceptions and was benched for Anthony Richardson in the fourth quarter, remains in doubt. Even star running back Jonathan Taylor managed just 23 yards on eight carries. The evaluation comes amid a tumultuous season that has already seen the trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner and the firing of GM Chris Ballard.
After a surprising 43‑36 overtime loss to the Bengals in Week 8, Titans fans reevaluate Cam Ward. A recent poll showed 72% doubted his franchise QB status, but Ward delivered his first 300‑yard passing game, going 26‑of‑40 for 304 yards, two TDs and no interceptions. He also struggled with a late fumble and a sack that kept Joey Slye out of field‑goal range. Despite the loss, Ward appeared more confident under Brian Daboll’s scheme. With a Week 9 bye ahead, the Titans aim to build on this performance before facing Jacksonville in Week 10.
The Indianapolis Colts suffer a crushing 42-7 defeat at Jacksonville on Nov. 1, extending their winless run in Duval County since 2014. Rookie linebacker CJ Allen shines in his first start with a team‑high 10 tackles, a sack and a QB hit, offering a bright spot for the rebuilding squad. Wide receiver Josh Downs catches the lone Colts touchdown but, after requesting a trade, appears disengaged and even fumbles on a trick play. Tight end Tyler Warren records just 18 yards on four catches, and a Daniel Jones interception leads to a 92‑yard pick‑six by Jaguars safety Rayuan Lane III. Veteran defenders, including safety Cam Bynum, finish the game with negligible impact, highlighting deeper issues on Indianapolis’s defense.
NFL insider Jason La Canfora hints that the Pittsburgh Steelers, sitting 6‑2 before their bye, may target New York Jets receiver Garrett Wilson in a bold trade move. With WR depth a glaring issue—DK Metcalf underperforming and injuries mounting—General Manager Omar Khan could swing for Wilson, a potential game‑changer alongside Aaron Rodgers. The Steelers are also linked to Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr. and Colts’ Josh Downs, who both seek fresh starts. The Colts want a third‑round pick for Downs, while the Jaguars reportedly ask for a Day 2 draft slot. With the trade deadline Dec. 10 looming, the Steelers are in the mix for a top receiver.
The Jacksonville Jaguars dominate the Indianapolis Colts 42‑7 in Week 8, cementing their AFC South lead and keeping a top AFC seed in reach. Trevor Lawrence efficiently commands the offense as Bhayshul Tuten erupts with 159 total yards (104 rushing, 55 receiving) and two touchdowns, earning a PFF rating of 90.8. Rookie Nate Boerkircher adds a 31‑yard TD catch, while the defense records four sacks, highlighted by Travon Walker and Foye Oluokun. However, the victory is tempered by a season‑ending quad tear to linebacker DaVon Hamilton. The win also coincides with Lamar Jackson landing on IR, sharpening Jacksonville’s playoff outlook.
After a crushing 42-7 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor issues a blunt wake‑up call to his teammates and hints at his future. While trade speculation swirls—with the New York Giants and Denver Broncos among interested clubs—Taylor stresses he’s focused on helping Indianapolis turn the season around and is under contract through 2028. He acknowledges the mounting pressure on the Colts but says his mind isn’t on a move, leaving any trade unlikely before the deadline unless a contender meets the team’s demands.
The Jacksonville Jaguars dominate the Indianapolis Colts 42-7 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, earning an “A” from CBS Sports' John Breech. Running back Bhayshul Tuten finally breaks out with over 100 rushing yards, a rushing TD, plus 55 receiving yards and a receiving TD, filling the void left by Travis Etienne’s departure. Defensively, Jacksonville sacks Daniel Jones three times and rookie Rayuan Lane III returns an interception for a 92‑yard pick‑six, effectively sealing the game by the second quarter. The lopsided win allows the Jags to rest starters before a Thursday night matchup, prompting debate over whether an “A+” grade is warranted.