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“…ng until the days before the Nov. 10 deadline and hoping to squeeze out bigger returns from a desperate suitor, Colts interim general manager Ed Dodds imploded the roster by trading guard Quenton Nelson (Seahawks) and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner…”

“Indianapolis made sweeping changes by sending eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and fellow Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the 49ers in moves to pick up draft picks.”

“That, then, leaves the Colts’ Jonathan Taylor as the top running back available with the week-plus remaining for the deadline, with Indianapolis reportedly engaging in talks to move the four-time 1,000-yard rusher after already trading Quenton Nelson and…”

“JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (-9.5) over Indianapolis Colts This line steamed from 7.5 to as high as double digits as the Colts began their fire sale with trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.”

“Indianapolis, which already traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner amid a 2-5 start, is reportedly in ongoing talks to send out star running back Jonathan Taylor, too.”

“Taylor, who has been at the center of trade rumors amid Indianapolis’ disappointing 2-5 start to the 2026 season, did, however, acknowledge Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner being shipped off on Tuesday to the Seahawks and 49ers, respectively.”

“On Tuesday, the Colts dealt eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the 49ers to gather draft picks — a 2027 third-rounder and fourth-rounder and a 2028 fifth-round pick.”

“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.”

“If Lynch is interested in putting together a package deal, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen and All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson should also be attractive for the 49ers.”