Colts Weigh Trades for Nelson, Buckner

After firing general manager Chris Ballard, the 2-4 Indianapolis Colts are weighing their plans for the November 10 trade deadline, with interim GM Ed Dodds and team leadership considering whether to rebuild. Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner have emerged as potential trade candidates, and both are in the final year of their contracts. Nelson said he loves Indianapolis and is focused on playing, but acknowledged that his future is out of his hands; he has been a standout since the Colts drafted him in 2018. The team’s performance in the coming weeks could determine whether it keeps veteran players or trades them to build for the future.