ESPN proposes 2 Colts trades with 49ers, Rams before deadline

Indianapolis Colts could potentially acquire more draft capital prior to the NFL trade deadline, according to ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell. In a recent column on October 22, Barnwell suggested two hypothetical trades that would see the Colts sending veterans to NFC rivals. The first proposal saw Stewart and a seventh-round pick making their way to San Francisco in exchange for a sixth-round selection.

Stewart, 33, is nearing the end of his contract and would strengthen the 49ers' run defense while providing the Colts an opportunity to improve their draft position by avoiding losing him to free agency. Barnwell's second proposal, however, is the one that caught the attention of many. He proposed the Colts sending a fifth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams in return for kicker Spencer Shrader.

Shrader has had an impressive season, converting all 18 field-goal attempts, including six from a distance of at least 50 yards. Although trading Shrader would create an extra roster vacancy for the Colts, it would help them replenish their draft capital. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday that other teams believe the Colts might be open to trade discussions, but for now, it's a wait-and-see approach as to whether the Colts will make a move before the November 10 trade deadline.