A rebuild without a first-round pick or a settled quarterback leaves the Indianapolis Colts with some uncomfortable math as the trade deadline approaches.
Kyle Crabbs argues that former general manager Chris Ballard's prior moves could pressure the Indianapolis Colts to trade wide receiver Josh Downs ahead of the deadline. The writer highlights that extending Alec Pierce on a lucrative contract and trading away draft capital for Sauce Gardner may force Indianapolis to consider moving Downs rather than signing him to a second deal.
Downs is 25 years old and playing on an affordable rookie salary under $4 million before entering free agency. With the Colts facing a roster reset and lacking draft assets, Crabbs suggests trading Downs for draft capital could be the practical path forward.
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