Colts Trade Rumors Intensify as Jonathan Taylor Linked to Move

The 2026 NFL trade deadline arrives on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, forcing front offices across the league to finalize their rosters for a playoff push or pivot toward future draft capital.

Indianapolis has emerged as the central seller of the deadline cycle. The team fell to 2-7 after losing to Dallas on a touchdown in the final two minutes, and running back Jonathan Taylor spent his postgame news conference fielding questions about his future, according to The Washington Post.

Asked if it was his final game in Indianapolis, Taylor said, If it is, I’m very grateful for the city of Indianapolis, as reported by The Washington Post. The rumblings around Indianapolis highlight a sharp decline from a season ago when the franchise entered its bye week at 8-2 before tumbling to a 2-14 stretch.

The Colts have already traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, sending Buckner back to the organization that selected him with the seventh overall choice in the 2016 NFL Draft, according to ESPN. Indianapolis reportedly has an offer for Taylor, per Heavy.

Other rosters are holding firm despite external speculation. The New York Jets have no desire or intention to trade wide receiver Garrett Wilson or running back Breece Hall, according to multiple sources cited by The New York Times.

Los Angeles Chargers officials insist they do not need to sell despite falling to 0-8 after a loss, per The Washington Post and Heavy, though defenders such as Tuli Tuipulotu, Khalil Mack, Donte Jackson, and Elijah Molden have drawn trade speculation.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert addressed his status with a conversation involving general manager Howie Roseman, telling reporters, We’ll see what happens, but not too worried about it, as reported by Sporting News. Other notable trade candidates across the league include Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat and Las Vegas Raiders defensive standout Maxx Crosby.