{
  "id": 18354450,
  "title": "The Colts are making a big mistake by delaying their trades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/the-colts-are-making-a-big-mistake-by-delaying-their-trades",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T18:31:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1135181/jonathan-taylor-colts-trade-rumors-nfl"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts are in a critical rebuilding phase, but they appear to be holding off on trades for key players such as Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, and Grover Stewart. NFL insider Jordan Schultz is reporting that the Colts have essentially halted trade conversations and are choosing to play through the weekend, with an eye on making deals ahead of the trade deadline on Monday or Tuesday. This decision to delay trades is a gamble, as it could result in the Colts missing out on a chance to bolster their roster and compete for a playoff spot. The Colts have three primary assets that teams are looking to trade for, and if they wait, they risk losing these players to other teams who may be in a more desperate situation. The Minnesota Vikings, in particular, are in need of an offense and could be a prime target for Taylor. However, if the Colts wait and the Vikings lose to the Bills, the trade value of Taylor could decrease. Furthermore, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are also in a \"bird in the hand\" moment and may not be willing to part with picks just before the deadline.",
  "summary": "The Indianapolis Colts are in their fire sale and rebuilding era. While the team has been agonizingly close to being competitive in the past, success has routinely been fleeting in the Shane Steichen era, leaving him as one of the most vulnerable head coaches in the NFL when it comes to guessing who will be […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}