Colts Pause Trade Fire Sale Before Tuesday Deadline as 3-5 Cowboys Weigh Defensive Move
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Updated · SB Nation · Nov 5
Colts Pause Trade Fire Sale Before Tuesday Deadline as 3-5 Cowboys Weigh Defensive Move
3 articles · Updated · SB Nation · Nov 5
Summary
Indianapolis is holding off on more deals until after its Week 9 game against Dallas, with Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs still central names in deadline talks.
The pause follows a clear rebuild turn: the Colts fired GM Chris Ballard, traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, and fueled expectations of a broader sell-off.
Dallas, despite a 3-5 record, is not expected to trade George Pickens and could instead target Cardinals pass rusher Josh Sweat, though his $18.1 million salary and desire for a new deal complicate a move.
Chicago already saw immediate returns from adding Jeffery Simmons and is still being linked to edge help, with Miami's Josh Uche viewed as a lower-cost option.
Pittsburgh is now seen as unlikely to chase another wide receiver, while Jacksonville's Brian Thomas Jr. has emerged as a possible inquiry target for injury-hit contenders such as Kansas City and San Francisco.