Colts trade multiple stars but keep Jonathan Taylor amid roster shakeup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts executed a major roster overhaul before the trade deadline on November 8, trading guard Quenton Nelson, wide receiver Josh Downs, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen was also moved, while three-time Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor remained with the team. The Colts hold a 2-7 record and appear to be shifting their rebuilding strategy around Taylor, who has been a standout despite the team's struggles this season, accumulating 656 rushing yards and eight touchdowns so far.
- •Colts traded Quenton Nelson, Josh Downs, DeForest Buckner, and Keenan Allen.
- •Jonathan Taylor stays with the Colts after the trade deadline.
- •Taylor has rushed for 656 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
- •Colts are 2-7 and look to rebuild without moving their star running back.
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"Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner but kept Jonathan Taylor. Per Fox Sports, the 2-7 Colts decided the star back stays put.
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