Trade destinations: Jonathan Taylor | Khalil Mack | Brian Thomas Jr. | Saquon Barkley
The Colts are officially selling ahead of the 2026 trade deadline.
Not only did the franchise trade eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the 49ers on Tuesday, but reports indicate that there’s likely to also be interest in running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive lineman Grover Stewart and wide receiver Josh Downs as we approach the all-important Nov. 10 deadline.
Here, we’ll focus on Downs.
A 5'9", 171-pound pass catcher out of North Carolina, Downs was selected by the Colts in the third round (pick No. 79) of the 2023 draft and has spent his first three-plus seasons in Indianapolis. Across 47 games, the 25-year-old has hauled in 198 receptions for 2,140 yards and 11 touchdowns, and notched career highs across the board (72-803-5) in 2024.
As he enters the final year of his rookie contract, Downs is seemingly available for trade.…