Schultz: Colts waiting until after Week 9 to trade

Key Points:

• The Indianapolis Colts plan to wait until after their Week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys before revisiting trade offers, aiming to maximize draft capital from players like Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, and Grover Stewart, with Taylor expected to be traded early next week.
• Despite trade rumors surrounding Taylor, Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Taylor will see a full workload in Week 9, and the team is holding out for a high-value offer, reportedly turning down a second-round pick plus another asset.
• Multiple teams, including the Vikings, Bengals, Seahawks, and Broncos, have shown interest in Taylor, with the Colts seeking compensation comparable to the Panthers' 2022 trade of Christian McCaffrey, which included multiple mid-round picks.
• On the injury front, several key players such as Grady Jarrett (groin), Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe), Leonard Williams (stinger), and Rashid Shaheed (knee) did not practice midweek and face uncertain availability for Week 9, while Drew Lock (elbow) is expected to start for the Seahawks despite limited practice.
• Quarterback news includes Carson Wentz trending toward starting for the Vikings in Week 9 against the Bills, potentially boosting fantasy value for receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, especially given Kyler Murray's hamstring injury and uncertain status.