Colts Make Roster Moves at NFL Trade Deadline, Trading Receivers Downs and Allen
At the NFL trade deadline, the Indianapolis Colts traded wide receivers Josh Downs to the Chiefs and Keenan Allen to the 49ers, while deciding to keep running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Daniel Jones.

Fort Wayne, IN, November 10, 2026 — The Indianapolis Colts initiated significant roster adjustments prior to the NFL trade deadline, culminating in the departures of two key wide receivers. The team announced that wide receiver Josh Downs has been traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. Concurrently, another wide receiver, Keenan Allen, was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
In contrast to these outgoing trades, the Colts made decisions to retain other prominent players. The team has opted to keep running back Jonathan Taylor on the roster. Additionally, quarterback Daniel Jones will remain with the Indianapolis Colts. The specific details surrounding these trades, including compensation and player agreements, were not provided in the summary. The rationale behind the Colts’ decisions to trade Downs and Allen while keeping Taylor and Jones was not specified. The NFL trade deadline marks a crucial period for teams to finalize their rosters for the remainder of the season and prepare for potential playoff pushes. These moves by the Colts indicate a strategic reshaping of their receiving corps while reinforcing their commitment to key offensive players in other positions. The impact of these trades on the Colts’ upcoming games and their long-term strategy remains to be seen as the season progresses. The trading of established wide receivers suggests a shift in the team’s offensive approach or future planning. The retention of Jonathan Taylor, a prominent running back, and Daniel Jones, a quarterback, underscores the organization’s focus on maintaining continuity and strength at these critical offensive positions. Further details regarding player acquisitions or future team plans following these trades were not made available in the provided summary.
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