Overview
- Multiple reports say the Colts are active buyers targeting pass rushers and cornerbacks ahead of the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline.
- Trey Hendrickson is widely cited as an ideal fit with DC Lou Anarumo given his past production, but Cincinnati has reportedly rebuffed inquiries to this point.
- Cornerback reinforcements are a priority after Charvarius Ward went to injured reserve on Oct. 18, though Jaylon Jones was designated to return this week.
- Riq (Tariq) Woolen has been floated as a realistic cornerback target, while Jaelen Phillips, Bradley Chubb and Kayvon Thibodeaux are among pass-rush names mentioned in speculative scenarios.
- Coach Shane Steichen says the team must play its best in November and December as a tougher, road-heavy slate arrives, even with an offense ranked among the league leaders behind Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor.