Colts to Reassess Trade Offers After Week 9 Matchup
NFL insider Jordan Schultz says Indianapolis will wait until after its Week 9 game against Dallas to review trade proposals, with running back Jonathan Taylor among the players likely to be moved.
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard indicated the team will hold off on finalizing any trades until after its Week 9 contest with the Dallas Cowboys, saying the organization will "revisit the offers on the table and make the trades that make sense on Monday and Tuesday."
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Colts are aiming to extract maximum draft capital from their roster and expect interest in several players, most notably running back Jonathan Taylor. Schultz also listed wide receiver Josh Downs and defensive end Grover Stewart as potential trade candidates, while quarterback Daniel Jones was mentioned despite limited market interest.
Taylor is expected to receive a full workload in the Cowboys game, and sources suggest a deal could be reached early next week, with teams such as the Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks identified as possible suitors. The franchise reportedly turned down an offer that included a 2027 second-round pick and an additional selection, indicating it is seeking a higher return.
The Colts have already moved defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers and guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks, signaling a broader roster overhaul ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.
"Teams call all the time," Ballard told reporters, emphasizing the focus on the upcoming Cowboys matchup while the trade discussions continue.