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Colts Trade Targets After Ballard Firing
Colts could trade five players after firing GM Chris Ballard.
In brief
Colts could trade five players after firing GM Chris Ballard. Indianapolis may trade Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor, Grover Stewart and Charvarius Ward to recoup draft capital before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Originally reported by Indianapolis Colts On SI.
Colts Fire GM
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired Chris Ballard after Sunday's 26-20 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans, dropping the Colts to 2-4.
Assistant GM Steps In
Assistant GM Ed Dodds will oversee the personnel department for the remainder of the season.
2027 Draft Pick Status
Indianapolis doesn't own its 2027 first-round pick after sending it to the Jets in the Sauce Gardner trade.
Trade Hypotheses
Analysts suggest trading players to recoup draft capital but warn against tearing the roster down to the studs.
Jonathan Taylor
Taylor signed an extension in August, led the NFL with 20 total touchdowns last season and has seven rushing touchdowns this year.
Quenton Nelson
Nelson is in the final year of his contract and scheduled to hit free agency after the season.
DeForest Buckner
Buckner has four sacks through six games at 32 years old and is in the final year of his deal.
Grover Stewart
Stewart has been a staple of Indianapolis' run defense for years and is in the final year of his contract.
Charvarius Ward
Ward signed a three-year, $54 million deal in 2025 but his availability and production haven't lived up to the investment.
Trade Deadline Focus
The Colts face difficult decisions before the Nov. 10 trade deadline or next offseason.
Player Package Deal
Taylor and Nelson are a package deal that should be pillars of whatever comes next for the franchise.
The one thing
Indianapolis may trade Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor, Grover Stewart and Charvarius Ward to recoup draft capital before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
