Colts draw strong trade interest in Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, per Pelissero

The 2-4 club has made no player untouchable in talks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

The Colts have received strong trade interest in Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, and no player is expected to be of Via @TomPelissero on X

What happened: Rival teams are actively pursuing the veteran guard and defensive tackle, per Tom Pelissero, provided the front office decides to sell ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. The inquiries build on Colts trade talk after the Ballard firing as contenders target established pieces from the roster.

Why it matters: Holding the 12th seed, Indianapolis must weigh immediate draft capital against retaining longtime foundational starters. While running back Jonathan Taylor remains under team control via a contract extension amid outside interest, an expiring contract and the guard market could cap the trade ceiling for Nelson.

By the numbers: Indianapolis sits on a two-game losing streak following a 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 18. Selected sixth overall out of Notre Dame in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft (as of Sept. 29, 2026), Nelson has earned eight straight Pro Bowl nods.

What to watch: Week 7 results will shape whether Indianapolis commits to moving veterans or holds the lineup together over the next two weeks.

Sources

@TomPelissero 2026-10-24T13:32:52.856417+00:00

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