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4 Colts players who should be packing their bags before the trade deadline

The 2026 trade deadline is only days away, and the Indianapolis Colts need to go all-in on a rebuild and deal these players.

By Lee Vowell · Horseshoe Heroes

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Horseshoe Heroes argues the Indianapolis Colts should trade four key players before the November 10 deadline to aid a rebuild.
The writer suggests trading quarterback Anthony Richardson for a fourth- or fifth-round draft pick before free agency.
The article proposes trading running back Jonathan Taylor for multiple draft picks to reset the roster.

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Lee Vowell of Horseshoe Heroes argues that the Indianapolis Colts must initiate a full rebuild ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline. The article asserts that the struggling franchise should look to trade several prominent players to accumulate vital draft picks for the future, rather than losing talent for nothing in free agency.

The writer recommends dealing quarterback Anthony Richardson, running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive tackle Grover Stewart, and wide receiver Josh Downs. According to Vowell, moving these players could yield valuable middle-to-high draft capital, pointing out that Downs has reportedly requested a trade while Stewart could join a playoff contender.

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4 Colts players who should be packing their bags before the trade deadline

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