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Jonathan Taylor Jonathan Taylor Set to play Sunday amid trade rumors
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:59 PM
Taylor was a full participant at Thursday's practice, and Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports that both Taylor and head coach Shane Steichen have maintained that Taylor will play Sunday against the Cowboys despite ongoing trade rumors surrounding the star running back.
Analysis: "You can't avoid it," Taylor said of the trade rumors. "But it's more about trying to block that out." Taylor's preparing for what could well be his last game as a member of the Colts. Per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, the 2-6 Colts have received trade calls on numerous players including Taylor, but Indianapolis doesn't intend to complete any additional trades prior to the conclusion of Sunday's game. |
DNP on Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:46 PM
Davis-Gaither (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: That's back-to-back DNPs to open the practice week for Davis-Gaither, who has started all eight games this season. He's piled up 65 tackles (33 solo) and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps. |
Drew Ogletree Drew Ogletree Misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:18 PM
Ogletree (knee) did not participate at the Colts' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Ogletree opened the week on the sideline at practice as he continues to nurse a knee issue. The tight end was able to play through the injury during the team's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars in Week 8, and he will have two more chances to return to practice before potentially giving it a go again Sunday versus the Cowboys. |
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Full practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 7:13 PM
Boettcher (groin) was a full participant at the Colts' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Boettcher appears to be on track to return to action Sunday versus the Cowboys after missing the team's last two contests with a groin issue. The 24-year-old will likely be back in his starting role at strongside linebacker against Dallas. |
Alec Pierce Alec Pierce No timetable for return
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 11:54 AM
When asked Wednesday when Pierce (heel) might be able to return to practice, Colts head coach Shane Steichen noted that he "can't put a timetable on it right now," Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Steichen said that Pierce, who has been on IR since Sept. 26, is currently rehabbing his injury, but the wideout's return is clearly not imminent. At 2-6, the Colts, who are already sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline, have little incentive to rush Pierce back. Meanwhile, fellow WR Josh Downs has asked to be dealt, a situation that further clouds the team's pass-catching corps ahead of Week 9. |
Laquon Treadwell Laquon Treadwell One catch in Week 8
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 8:56 PM
Treadwell caught one of two targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Treadwell failed to record multiple receptions in a game for the first time since Week 3 against Houston. The wide receiver could be set to operate in a more prominent role if the team decides to deal fellow wideout Josh Downs prior to the trade deadline Nov. 10. For the time being, Treadwell doesn't figure to have much fantasy appeal Sunday against the Cowboys. |
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Lands extension after strong start to 2026
Tue, Nov 3, 2026, 5:44 PM
Adebawore agreed Tuesday with the Colts on a two-year, $35 million contract extension, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: Per Pelissero, the deal includes a $13 million signing bonus and $22.5 million in new money through next season. A 2023 fourth-round draft pick, Adebawore had been in the final year of his rookie deal and was considered a potential trade chip leading up to the Nov. 10 deadline, but the Colts have instead elected to keep him around on a longer-term basis. Through the Colts' first eight games of the season, 25-year-old defensive tackle has matched the career-best total of four sacks he posted over a 17-game slate in 2025. Adebawore has also added 19 tackles and two pass breakups. |
Spencer Shrader Spencer Shrader Makes sole kick in blowout loss
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 9:39 PM
Shrader made his sole PAT in the Colts' 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Shrader did not have a very active night, making the sole kick he was called upon for. Shrader is now 14-for-15 on PATs while remaining 19-for-21 on field-goal attempts through eight regular-season games in 2026. |
DJ Giddens DJ Giddens Leads Colts in rushing yards in season debut
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 7:45 PM
Giddens racked up 43 yards on six carries in Indianapolis' Week 8 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday.
Analysis: Giddens entered Sunday having not logged a snap this season, but he got an opportunity in the blowout loss and made the most of it, ripping off a pair of 12-yard runs on the way to a team-leading 43 rushing yards. However, it must be noted that he didn't enter until the game was far out of reach in the fourth quarter, so all of his production came in garbage time. Still, it was a meaningful performance by Giddens in the context of Indianapolis fielding trade offers for star RB Jonathan Taylor amidst a lost season. Should Taylor indeed be dealt, Giddens would immediately take on a more prominent role in the Colts' backfield along with seventh-round rookie Seth McGowan. |
Seth McGowan Seth McGowan Breaks one long run Week 8
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 7:32 PM
McGowan rushed five times for 29 yards and returned four kickoffs for 103 yards Sunday in a loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: McGowan's best run was a 16-yarder up the middle midway through the third quarter to take the ball to Jacksonville's three-yard line. That set up Indianapolis' only touchdown in the blowout loss. McGowan logged a modest 15 offensive snaps to starter Jonathan Taylor's 38, but the former outgained Taylor on the ground 29-23. Meanwhile, DJ Giddens paced the Colts with 43 rushing yards on six totes. The big story, of course, is that the Colts are entertaining trade offers on Taylor, and if the star RB is ultimately dealt, McGowan and Giddens both figure to take on significantly larger roles, though it's unclear which of the two would become the starter. With that in mind, it's worth noting that Giddens didn't enter until the fourth quarter and racked up all of his yardage in garbage time. |
Daniel Jones Daniel Jones Sticking as starting quarterback
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 1:27 PM
Head coach Shane Steichen said that Jones will remain the Colts' starting quarterback heading into Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: After a 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday during which Jones was benched in favor of Anthony Richardson in the fourth quarter, Steichen suggested that he would evaluate every position, including quarterback. While some changes could still be afoot for the 2-6 Colts, Steichen will apparently stand pat at center with Jones, at least for one more week. After a promising first season in Indianapolis was cut short by a torn Achilles, Jones has been a major disappointment since reaching a two-year, $88 million extension with the Colts in March. Through eight games, Jones ranks 29th among 30 qualified quarterbacks in QBR (39.6) and is tied with the Chargers' Justin Herbert for the NFL lead with 12 turnovers (nine interceptions, three lost fumbles). |
Keenan Allen Keenan Allen Leads team in receiving in loss
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 9:53 PM
Allen caught all seven targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The veteran wideout finished second on the team in targets, three behind Tyler Warren on a day Colts QBs attempted 30 passes. When on the field this season, Allen has been a consistent target-earner who runs routes that are friendly to quarterbacks in the short areas of the field. Not a big-play threat whatsoever at this stage of his career, Allen is averaging a career-low 9.0 yards per catch on 36 grabs this season. He has just one touchdown and is a low-upside WR4 for fantasy purposes headed into next Sunday's game against the Cowboys. |
Josh Downs Josh Downs Reaches paydirt in Week 8
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:53 PM
Downs caught four of five targets for 23 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 42-7 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Downs was able to reel in four or more passes for the fourth time this season and second time in the last three weeks. Downs was on the receiving end of the team's only score on the day, grabbing a six-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Jones in the third quarter for the wideout's first score of the year. Downs has now caught 30 of 51 targets for 330 yards and a touchdown over eight contests to open the 2026 campaign, and after he requested a trade this week, he may be wearing a new uniform the next time he appears in a game. |
Anthony Richardson Sr. Anthony Richardson Sr. May be in line for Week 9 start
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:01 PM
Richardson entered the Colts' 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday for an ineffective Daniel Jones with 11:45 remaining and completed both his pass attempts for eight yards while rushing twice for four yards.
Analysis: As his final line indicates, Richardson did little in mop-up duty, but James Boyd of The Athletic reports that head coach Shane Steichen has pledged a top-to-bottom evaluation ahead of a Week 9 home matchup against the Cowboys next Sunday. With Indianapolis at 2-6 and both Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs reportedly on the trade block, Steichen may ultimately conclude there's little to lose in giving Richardson, the 2023 fourth-overall pick, another run at the starting job he's struggled with previously. |
Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Little with four catches Sunday
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 7:47 PM
Warren secured four of 10 targets for 18 yards in the Colts' 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: In his return from a two-game absence due to a groin injury, Warren tied for the team lead in receptions and set the pace in targets on another forgettable afternoon for the Colts, as Indianapolis dropped to 2-6 on the season and Daniel Jones was benched late. With rumors swirling that both Josh Downs and Jonathan Taylor could be traded by the Nov. 10 deadline, Warren could be the biggest skill-position weapon the Colts have during the second half of the season alongside Alec Pierce (IR, heel). Warren's catch and yardage totals Sunday were both his second lowest of the season, and it remains to be seen if he'll be catching passes from either Jones or Anthony Richardson in a Week 9 home matchup against the Cowboys next Sunday. |
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Jonathan Taylor Jonathan Taylor Logs 12 touches in potential swan song
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 5:03 PM
Taylor rushed eight times for 23 yards and brought in four of five targets for 24 yards in the Colts' 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: Taylor opened the game in his usual starting role with trade rumors swirling around him, and the star running back finished with a wholly unremarkable performance. Taylor ultimately ceded plenty of snaps to backfield mates Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens, the likeliest heir-apparent candidates if Taylor is indeed moved to another team in the coming days. Taylor had exceeded 90 rushing yards in back-to-back games and on five occasions overall heading into Week 8, so even if his Colts tenure finishes with Sunday's whimper, he'll have plenty to offer in a new destination. |
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Daniel Jones Daniel Jones May lose starting job
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 4:15 PM
Head coach Shane Steichen said after Sunday's 42-7 loss at Jacksonville that he'll evaluate "everything, including whether" Jones remains the Colts' starting quarterback, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jones completed 19 of 28 passes for 144 yards, one touchdown (to WR Josh Downs) and two interceptions while rushing four times for seven yards in Week 8. He also yielded the Colts' final three drives to backup QB Anthony Richardson, who didn't fare much better (2-for-2 passing for eight yards, two rushes for four yards). Sunday's performance marked Jones' fourth (in eight appearances) in which he didn't reach 200 yards passing, and overall he's sitting on a 5:9 TD:INT on the campaign. Indianapolis is in the midst of a fire sale of its active roster, and handing the keys to the offense to Richardson to see how he looks in the second half may be in the cards. |
Riley Leonard Riley Leonard Emergency QB3 against Jacksonville
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 11:23 AM
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the emergency third quarterback against the Jaguars on Sunday, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
Analysis: As the emergency QB3, Leonard is now allowed to see the field Sunday unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson are taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Drew Ogletree Drew Ogletree Active against Jags
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:42 AM
Ogletree (knee) is active Week 8 against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Ogletree will get the go-ahead to suit up despite failing to log a full practice all week and even missing Friday's session entirely. The ceiling is likely capped, however, as he'll be competing against the likes of Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox for tight end snaps following the return of starter Tyler Warren (groin). |
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To miss second straight
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:38 AM
Boettcher (groin) is inactive Week 8 against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Boettcher seemed like a long shot to play despite entering the week with a "questionable" status, as he failed to take the practice field in any capacity all week. While the rookie misses his second consecutive games, Austin Ajiake and Jaylon Carlies are candidates to see extra reps at linebacker. |
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