A rebuild without a first-round pick or a settled quarterback leaves the Indianapolis Colts with some uncomfortable math as the trade deadline approaches.
A to Z Sports argues that past front-office decisions by former general manager Chris Ballard could push the Indianapolis Colts to trade wide receiver Josh Downs before the deadline. With Alec Pierce already signed to a lucrative extension and draft capital depleted from the Sauce Gardner trade, the franchise faces difficult financial and roster constraints during an impending rebuild.
The article notes that the 25-year-old Downs is in the final year of his rookie contract, earning under $4 million before entering free agency. With major roster decisions looming on veterans like Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, and quarterback Daniel Jones, trading Downs could provide the Colts with valuable draft picks to jumpstart their restructuring.
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