The Indianapolis Colts are officially in seller mode ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Colts traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Fans thought that move was inevitable since he’s on an expiring contract.
A few hours later, the Colts traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round pick. He actually started his career with the 49ers, so he’s most likely looking forward to this reuniuon.
With Buckner and Nelson officially on the move, the focus shifts over to another playmaker for the Colts: running back Jonathan Taylor.
Taylor, who has 587 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in seven games this season, has apparently received interest from multiple teams. Even though he’s under contract through the 2028 season, there’s a chance he’ll be moved.
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images.
According to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, there’s a chance the Colts land a second-round pick in return for Taylor.
“Colts RB Jonathan Taylor would net Indy the biggest return, which NFL folks believe would be a 2-plus. But Taylor would be the hardest for the team to part with,” Jones said.
The Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos have been mentioned as possible suitors for Taylor in the event of a trade.
But wait…there’s more.
The Colts may also part ways with wide receiver Josh Downs. The former UNC star has 26 receptions for 307 yards this season.
It’s possible receiver-needy teams like Kansas City Chiefs reach out to the Colts about Downs.
We’ll see if the Colts make another trade before their Week 8 showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
