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Jets get huge 2027 NFL Draft boost with Colts starting trade deadline fire sale

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Tasch, J. (2026, October 27). Jets get huge 2027 NFL Draft boost with Colts starting trade deadline fire sale. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/27/sports/jets-get-huge-2027-nfl-draft-boost-with-colts-fire-sale/

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The Indianapolis Colts, currently at 2-5 with their general manager recently fired, are entering a fire sale by trading star player Quenton Nelson for future draft picks, including the Jets' pick from last year's trade involving Sauce Gardner. This move could elevate the Jets' 2027 first-round draft pick, currently at No. 7, to an even higher position due to the Colts’ worsening performance. The article highlights how this trade situation benefits the Jets despite their own challenging start to the season with a record of 2-5.

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The Indianapolis Colts, under new management after firing general manager Chris Ballard a week ago, initiated a fire sale by trading their star guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. The deal included receiving a third-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft and a fifth-round pick in 2028 from the Seahawks. This trade comes as the Colts are struggling with a 2-5 record, making them likely to continue selling off their assets like running back Jonathan Taylor and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Meanwhile, the New York Jets stand to benefit significantly from this move since they own the Colts' first-round pick in next year's draft as part of last year’s trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner. This pick is currently at No. 7 but could improve in value due to the Colts’ declining performance. The Jets already have three first-round picks for 2027, with their own sitting at No. 10 and another from the Cowboys at No. 12, thanks to a previous trade involving defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.

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“The articles discuss different stages of potential trade activities involving Jonathan Taylor, with Article A reporting interest before any trades happen and Article B discussing a subsequent fire sale by the Colts.”

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🔮 The Jets own the Colts’ first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft as a result of last year’s Sauce Gardner trade, a pick that currently sits at No. 7 — and could get higher as the Colts are waving the white flag.

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🔮 I’m looking forward to whatever the rest of this season does hold and the Super Bowl and all that and where my next landing spot may be.

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While the Jets’ season has gotten off to a frustratingly familiar 2-5 start, a similar stumble by the Colts provides a silver lining. asserted

stumble → get → lining

The Jets own the Colts’ first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft as a result of last year’s Sauce Gardner trade, a pick that currently sits at No. 7 — and could get higher as the Colts are waving the white flag. uncertain

Colts → own → flag

Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. asserted

he → take → field

tRY IT NOWA week after firing general manager Chris Ballard, Indianapolis began its fire sale on Tuesday by trading stud guard Quenton Nelson, an eight-time Pro Bowler, to the Seahawks for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. asserted

Indianapolis → try → pick

The Colts are 2-5 and now figure to be worse as running back Jonathan Taylor and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner are also candidates to be dealt. asserted

Taylor → figure → ?

The Jets have three first-round picks in 2027; their own currently sits at No. 10, and the Cowboys pick they received in the Quinnen Williams trade is at No. 12. asserted

they → have → .

Jets GM Darren Mougey got two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell for Gardner last year. asserted

Mougey → get → Gardner

They used the Colts’ 2026 first-rounder to take tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16. asserted

They → use → .

The Jets got a 2026 second-rounder, 2027 first-rounder and defensive tackle Mazi Smith (who was let go in the offseason) for Williams. asserted

who → get → Williams

The Colts have lost three straight — including a Week 6 defeat to the previously winless Titans — and hit the road to take on the Jaguars (4-2) this Sunday. asserted

Colts → lose → Jaguars

Jets get huge 2027 NFL Draft boost with Colts starting trade deadline fire sale

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