Colts trade deadline update reveals when Indianapolis might make some big deals

Colts trade deadline update reveals when Indianapolis might make some big deals originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The NFL trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Indianapolis Colts are maybe the team to watch at this year's deadline. There are plenty of intriguing players worth inquiring about on this roster.After Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner were traded last week, the Colts could now be looking to move Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Mo Alie Cox, Jonathan Taylor, Grover Stewart, and maybe a few others as well.But when will those trades actually happen, if they work out? NFL insider Jordan Schultz revealed the potential timeline for the Colts, revealing a trade might not happen until after Week 9, which could give the Colts more insight into possible suitors.Colts trade deadline plans indicate moves won't come until after Week 9"Sources: The Colts have received plenty of calls on several players, including Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Grover Stewart and others," Schultz reports. "But the belief around the league is that, barring an offer that blows them away, Indianapolis plans to wait until after Sunday's game vs the Cowboys before revisiting the offers on the table and making the trades that make sense on Monday and Tuesday ahead of the deadline."This report from Schultz shouldn't come as a massive surprise, especially considering how quiet the rumors floating around the Colts have been since their trades of Nelson and Buckner last week.The Colts seem likely to make their trades, whether they're big or small, after the team's Week 9 matchup. With the trade deadline coming on Tuesday, November 10, they have some time to work out some trades.MORE: Why it's time for Colts to move on from Shane Steichen and Daniel JonesIndianapolis might get very busy following their Week 9 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Even if they pull off the upset win, the Colts would surely remain sellers with their playoff odds incredibly small, and their decision to sell is already.Taylor, Downs, and Stewart are their top trade candidates, but some others could emerge as options for contenders as well.But while some fans might be anticipating a trade soon, Schultz's report indicates those trades won't happen until after Week 9. This Sunday might be the last game with the Colts for a lot of players.That gives the Colts two days, November 9 and 10, to find trades for all of their trade chips. With plenty of interested teams, it could be a busy Monday and Tuesday for the Colts.More NFL news:NFL insiders reveal four landing spots for Colts’ Jonathan TaylorJoe Burrow joins rare NFL history with six touchdowns despite three interceptionsJayden Daniels snaps unbelievable drought with Commanders' win over Eagles4 stats that show how bad Chargers' Justin Herbert has been in 2026Jerry Jones defends Brian Schottenheimer after Cowboys collapse vs. Cardinals