Colts pause trades as Jonathan Taylor deadline nears

The Indianapolis Colts have paused trade conversations and plan to play through the weekend before dealing their biggest assets on Monday or Tuesday, according to league sources cited by SB Nation. The team is in a fire sale and rebuilding era under head coach Shane Steichen.

Indianapolis has already traded offensive guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. Running back Jonathan Taylor, wide receiver Josh Downs, and defensive tackle Grover Stewart are the three primary assets drawing trade interest.

“Taylor is the crown jewel of the market.”

Taylor is considered the crown jewel of the trade market. He has told the Colts he does not want to be traded, but his season is spiraling and he may not have a choice. The Vikings, Seahawks, and Patriots are viewed as the most logical landing spots.

The Minnesota Vikings, currently 6-1 atop the NFC North, need offensive help to compete with the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. SB Nation reports that waiting could cost Indianapolis leverage if Minnesota loses and falls out of first place.

The NFL trade deadline is set for Nov. 10. Sporting News is tracking live updates on rumors involving Taylor and other players as contenders position themselves for a postseason run.

Several teams have already made moves before the deadline, including the Titans trading Jeffery Simmons to the Bears and the Cardinals dealing Jacoby Brissett to the Ravens. The Colts now face a decision on whether to resume talks after the weekend pause.