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The Colts have had a busy few weeks. After a 2-4 start, they fired longtime GM Chris Ballard. They traded eight-time All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
The big question is how much that fire sale continues today. There’s speculation Indianapolis could trade away star running back Jonathan Taylor or quarterback Daniel Jones – or even the both of them.
Several insiders around the NFL have said Taylor would command a high package – perhaps similar to what Christian McCaffrey went for when he was traded from the Panthers to the 49ers in 2022 for a second-, third- and fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft, plus a fifth-round pick in 2024. The Giants have been floated as a potential landing spot, but it’s unclear if they could give the Colts what they want.
Eagles trade DE Arnold Ebiketie to Bengals
The Eagles are still making moves, trading edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to the Bengals for a 2027 sixth-round pick, per multiple reports.
A second-round pick by Atlanta in 2022, Ebiketie has 16.5 sacks in his career. He spent four seasons with the Falcons and then joined the Eagles this offseason on a one-year, $7.3m contract.
A team to watch today: the Minnesota Vikings. If you watched them on Monday night, you’ll know about their messy quarterback situation. Regular starter Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring injury; Carson Wentz, the 33-year-old veteran backup, was dreadful against the Bills, going 8-for-25 for 81 yards and three turnovers. His completion percentage was the worst by a quarterback with at least 10 attempts in a game this season.
Murray is considered week-to-week, but the offense has been mediocre even with him. Minnesota traded away JJ McCarthy, the player they had selected just two years ago with the No 10 overall pick, in September. The Vikings still have the NFL’s leading scoring defense, but their offense is an obvious weakness. After a 6-0 start, they have lost two straight.
Could a reunion with Kirk Cousins be in store? The 38-year-old is the starter for the Raiders, but they also have top draft pick Fernando Mendoza waiting in the wings. Do they try for Daniel Jones, who had a short stint as the Vikings’ third-stringer in 2024?
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport report that the Vikings have begun making calls around the league about trading for a quarterback.
Jaguars add DT Jordan Davis in trade with Eagles
AFC South leaders Jacksonville went all-in on Monday, adding defensive tackles Jordan Davis in a blockbuster trade with Philadelphia. The Eagles got a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2029 second-round pick in return.
Davis has just 1.5 sacks with one interception in nine games this season, but he had career highs in 2025 with 4.5 sacks and 72 tackles. He was a first-round draft pick in 2022 and helped the Eagles beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, receiving a three-year, $78m contact on the heels of that win.
Monday’s trade capped a trio of defensive moves by the Jaguars, who have won five of their last six games. They also traded for Falcons safety Jessie Bates III and for Saints defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
In total, the Jaguars gave up six future draft picks. If the season ended today, they would be the No 3 seed in the AFC. They clearly think they can go higher.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 NFL trade deadline. After weeks of splashy moves, swirling rumors and increasingly frantic speculation, we’re finally approaching the moment of truth. The clock is ticking and all 32 teams have until 4pm ET (9pm GMT) to get their affairs in order.
It’s already been an eventful trading season. The Chicago Bears made the biggest splash by acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans for a package including two first-round draft picks. The Jacksonville Jaguars made a trio of moves to bolster their defense, headlined by a trade with Philadelphia to land defensive tackle Jordan Davis. The Indianapolis Colts have been busy dismantling their roster, shipping eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco. Meanwhile, Marvin Harrison Jr has landed in Houston, Joey Porter Jr has joined Dallas and the injury-ravaged Baltimore Ravens have brought in veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
But plenty of questions remain unanswered. Will Indianapolis continue their fire sale by parting with star running back Jonathan Taylor? Which contenders will make one last push for reinforcements? And could another blockbuster deal emerge before the window slams shut?
We’ll be following every confirmed trade, credible rumor and last-minute development throughout the day, with instant analysis of what the moves mean for the playoff race and beyond.
Strap in. Deadline day has arrived and there’s plenty still to play out.
Ella will be here shortly.
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