Shocking Colts Fire Sale: ‘Everything Must Go!’
A Sale of Everything Else General manager Ed Dodds took over as interim boss on Oct.
Key points
- Landon Aurelius, 13, holds up a sign as Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) leaves the field Sunday, Nov.
- 8, 2026, after the Indianapolis Colts lost a game to the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
- Why The Backfield Stays Put The numbers this season tell a mixed story for the Colts’ offense.
The Colts moved several established stars, including multiple Pro Bowl selections, while keeping the one player they appear determined to build around.
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect The Indianapolis Colts flipped their roster before the 2026 deadline, yet they kept their biggest star.
Additional details
- Taylor remains with the Colts after the deadline passed on Tuesday.
- He led the league in rushing touchdowns in 2021 and 2025, including an outstanding 2021 campaign in which he rushed for 1,811 yards and 18 touchdowns.
- A 2027 third-round selection plus a 2028 fifth-rounder were exchanged by Seattle to acquire Nelson from Indianapolis.
- The numbers show he remains one of the league’s most productive running backs, even as the team struggles around him.
- The front office clearly views him as the foundation for whatever comes next, even if the current season looks bleak.
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