Colts Weigh Taylor Trade After Ballard Firing — SkimNews
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- Jonathan Taylor leads active NFL players in rushing yards per game (89.9) and has 492 yards with seven touchdowns this season, maintaining focus on upcoming games despite trade rumors.
- Indianapolis Colts are assessing their direction after firing general manager Chris Ballard the morning after a loss to the winless Tennessee Titans, sparking league-wide speculation about player trades.
- Multiple teams would be open to trading for Jonathan Taylor, according to an ESPN source, but it remains unclear if the Colts intend to move any key players before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
- DeForest Buckner, a 2020 first-team All-Pro, acknowledged trade speculation but called it a distraction, while not ruling out a potential move as he approaches free agency after the season.
- Quenton Nelson remains in the final year of his contract and has expressed loyalty to the Colts, but his status could attract interest from playoff-contending teams.
- Chris Ballard, who drafted Taylor in 2020 and signed him to two extensions including one in August, was dismissed after 10 seasons and amid expectations for progress set by owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon.
Why it matters: The Colts’ post-Ballard transition creates immediate uncertainty for high-value players like Taylor and Buckner, whose potential availability could reshape contender rosters before the trade deadline. With Indianapolis facing tough matchups and organizational upheaval, the timing increases leverage for suitors but risks disrupting team cohesion.
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