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Colts Trade Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

The Indianapolis Colts began a fire sale, trading guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco.
Running back Taylor said he has not heard of a trade and cannot control the business side.
The Vikings offered a 2027 third-round, 2027 fifth-round, 2028 second-round and 2028 sixth-round pick for Taylor.
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and interim GM Ed Dodds said they control Taylor’s future.

History

When the St. Louis Rams moved to the city in 1995, they built a dome and, after a 13-3 season in 1999 that culminated in Super Bowl XXXIV, the franchise later faced ownership changes that led to major roster turnover. The 2024 Indianapolis Colts’ trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner echo the league’s recurring pattern of cap-driven rebuilds.

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When the St. Louis Rams moved to the city in 1995, they built a dome and, after a 13-3 season in 1999 that culminated in Super Bowl XXXIV, the franchise later faced ownership changes that led to major roster turnover. The 2024 Indianapolis Colts’ trades of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner echo the league’s recurring pattern of cap-driven rebuilds.

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