What happened: The Cleveland Browns have emerged as a potential trade suitor for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, per Yahoo NFL. Multiple teams are open to trading for Taylor, per ESPN's Stephen Holder, though the running back remains under contract with Indianapolis via an extension after the Colts fired their general manager. Injuries forced Cleveland to lean on practice-squad additions Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime alongside fullback Michael Burton in its 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 18.

Why it matters: At 4-2 and holding the AFC's No. 4 seed, the Browns sit tied for first place in their division despite ranking 29th in total offense and 26th in rushing touchdowns. Starter Quinshon Judkins (ankle, questionable) and backup Dylan Sampson (knee, IR-R) were both limited in Thursday's practice after missing action since Week 5 against the New York Jets and Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, respectively. Pairing Taylor with quarterback Deshaun Watson would give Cleveland an established finisher while five new offensive line starters — rookies Spencer Fano and Austin Barber alongside Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins, and Tytus Howard (questionable) — continue to gel.

What to watch: Judkins and Sampson are projected to return against the Tennessee Titans, offering an immediate test of whether Cleveland can stabilize its ground game internally. Front offices have until Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET to complete deals in a trade market that has already moved Marvin Harrison Jr., J.J. McCarthy, Cam Jurgens, and Joey Porter Jr.