No player will be ‘off-limits’ in trade talks for the Indianapolis Colts, if they decide to sell. That’s the massive news from Tom Pelissero of The Ringer, and it’s a significant update for a team sitting at a shaky 2-4 record after general manager Chris Ballard was fired. The November 10 trade deadline is looming, and Indy could become the league’s biggest sellers if things keep going south.
The Big Fish on the Block
We’re not talking about only fringe guys here, folks. The Colts have already seen ‘strong trade interest’ in some of their absolute cornerstones. Pelissero specifically calls out offensive guard Quenton Nelson and defensive line powerhouse DeForest Buckner as players who could be on the move. Imagine those talents hitting the market! Both are the kind of guys who can immediately impact a contender, and if the Colts really are going full fire sale, they’re not looking only to clear cap space, they’re looking to reshape their entire future. These two aren’t only good players; they’re the kind of pieces that could fetch a serious haul for a team looking to rebuild.
Everyone Else Is Watching Their Back
But it doesn’t stop with Nelson and Buckner. The report makes it clear: if the Colts go through with this, *no one* is safe. Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs are names to watch, especially since both are set to hit free agency. Dealing them now means the Colts avoid playing the compensatory pick game and get assets in return while they can. And get this: even superstar running back Jonathan Taylor could be on the move. Pelissero says Taylor is ‘maybe the least-likely player to be moved of those that actually have a chance of being traded,’ but contenders are definitely showing interest in a back of his caliber. Basically, if you’re not on a multi-year deal, you’re on the chopping block. We’re talking about ‘just about every player on this team, maybe even kicker Spencer Shrader’ being available. This isn’t only a reshuffle; it’s a potential complete gutting of the roster.
The Countdown to Chaos
So, what’s the trigger for this major sell-off? The Colts are currently 2-4, and if they ‘fall below 2-4 and win one or fewer games over the next three weeks before the trade deadline,’ then a fire sale is ‘likely.’ They’re still technically in contention in the AFC South if they string together some wins, but that’s a *big* ‘if’ for a team in this position. The next few weeks are everything. Will they turn it around, or will we see a full-blown roster demolition by November 10? This isn’t only a normal trade deadline; it’s a potential huge shake-up for the league, and every GM is watching Indy to see what happens next. Get ready.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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