Colts expected to wait 1-2 weeks on trade deadline direction, per Fowler

Indianapolis needs draft picks unless a win streak hits.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

Temperature check on a few teams entering trade deadline: -Many in league getting impression Colts will wait 1-2 weeks Via @JFowlerESPN on X

What happened: League personnel get the impression the Indianapolis Colts are holding off on a final trade deadline decision to see if a short run of victories changes their trajectory, per Fowler. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain in contention in the NFC South race, though an additional defeat would test their standing.

Why it matters: With the Nov. 10 cutoff approaching, borderline contenders face a narrow window to weigh roster direction against the need for future draft capital. Indianapolis holds the conference's No. 12 seed on a two-game skid, while Tampa Bay sits at No. 16.

By the numbers: Indianapolis is 2-4 overall after a 26-20 loss on Oct. 18 extended its losing streak to two games. Tampa Bay stands at 1-5 following a 26-19 defeat on the same day.

What to watch: Results over the next two weeks will shape how both front offices approach the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Sources

@JFowlerESPN 2026-10-24T13:57:49.621115+00:00

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