The NFL’s trade deadline arrives Tuesday, and it will be pretty telling as to the direction the Indianapolis Colts go in.
At 3-4-1 and with a 1-3-1 record in the division, it’s unlikely the Colts will be making the playoff in 2022. Their switch to quarterback Sam Ehlinger signals that the team is prepared to shift their mindset to a small rebuild even if their hopes remain that the young quarterback can win them games.
The NFL’s trade deadline isn’t typically busy, but the Colts could wind up trading off some significant pieces if it means getting better draft capital to potentially move up for a quarterback in the 2023 draft.
The most likely outcome is that the Colts don’t make a move. Maybe they make one move. But this isn’t a fire sale situation and some of the bigger contracts may be more difficult to offload.
We also know that general manager Chris Ballard isn’t willing to make a deal unless they get the level of compensation they desire.
Regardless, here are five Colts who could be traded before Tuesday’s deadline: