Colts lean toward standing pat ahead of Week 9 matchup with Cowboys

Taylor has 610 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns in 2026.

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What happened: The Indianapolis Colts are leaning toward standing pat at the deadline rather than making additional roster subtractions, according to Josina Anderson. Team leadership has shown reluctance to move running back Jonathan Taylor heading into an upcoming matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

Why it matters: Indianapolis entered Week 9 at 2-6 after shifting into sell mode with a Quenton Nelson trade in late October. Retaining Taylor preserves the centerpiece of the offense despite a four-game losing streak that has dropped the Colts to the 13th seed in the AFC.

By the numbers: Taylor has carried 148 times for 610 yards and eight touchdowns in 2026 through eight games. Indianapolis enters Week 9 at 2-6 on a four-game losing streak, while Dallas sits at 3-5 after a 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

What to watch: The Colts face the Cowboys in Week 9, with the NFL trade deadline following on Nov. 10.

Sources

@JosinaAnderson Nov 03, 2026 · 21:56 UTC

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