Highlights:
- Colts: Open for business. Jonathan Taylor talks heating up; Josh Downs wants out.
- Cowboys: Not moving George Pickens despite a 3-5 start; potential pursuit of edge rusher Josh Sweat faces contractual hurdles.
- Bears: Poking around the cornerback market. Names like Riq Woolen and Nahshon Wright are on their radar.
- Steelers: Dreaming of a splash. They have interest in Josh Downs, but an insider shot down any Garrett Wilson trade talk.
As the November 10 NFL trade deadline creeps closer, my phone hasn’t stopped buzzing. This is the time of year when contenders separate themselves from pretenders, and this week has been an absolute whirlwind of rumors.
The biggest story is in Indianapolis, where the Colts are in a full-blown fire sale. After shipping out Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, the team is now listening to offers for star running back Jonathan Taylor. League insiders report that talks are “active and ongoing,” with the Broncos, Packers, and Vikings among the teams interested in the three-time Pro Bowler. It’s a seismic shift for a franchise that just fired its GM, and honestly, it feels like the roster is being dismantled piece by piece. Meanwhile, receiver Josh Downs has officially requested a trade, and the Chiefs and Steelers are reportedly circling.
Switching gears to Dallas, it’s a weird time to be a Cowboys fan. At 3-5, you’d think they’d be sellers, but my sources tell me they aren’t trading George Pickens. The logic is a bit baffling, but Jerry Jones seems to want to keep the core intact. However, they are desperate for pass-rush help, and I’m hearing Josh Sweat’s name linked to Dallas, though that deal is complicated by his desire for a new contract.
In Chicago, the Bears are still in the playoff hunt but have a glaring hole at cornerback. Jaylon Johnson has been a liability, and I’m told they’re actively scanning the market for upgrades. Keep an eye on Philly’s Riq Woolen or a potential reunion with Nahshon Wright of the Jets.
Finally, in Pittsburgh, the Steelers are sitting pretty at 6-2 and feeling ambitious. While a Garrett Wilson trade is a pipe dream (insider Adam Schefter flatly said “that’s not happening”), they are legitimately interested in Colts receiver Josh Downs. With DK Metcalf struggling to live up to expectations, adding a reliable separator like Downs could be the missing piece for a deep playoff run.
