The Indianapolis Colts fell 27-23 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, a game marked by receiver Josh Downs's two critical drops, including one on the final possession. The loss, the Colts' fifth straight, leaves them in a precarious spot as the NFL's trade deadline approaches next Tuesday. Downs, who has asked for a trade, called his performance "one of the most forgettable" of his career and vowed to fix his issues.
Quarterback Daniel Jones completed 20 of 34 passes for 180 yards, a touchdown and an interception, while also acknowledging the distraction of trade rumors swirling around the roster. Despite speculation, Jones is likely to stay through the deadline and retains coach Shane Steichen's support, though his stats have slipped since signing an $88 million extension in March. The Colts have already fired GM Chris Ballard and moved on from stars Quenton Nelson and De Forest Buckner.
Running back Jonathan Taylor, another potential trade candidate, admitted Sunday could be his final game in Indianapolis, saying, "It’s out of our control now." Taylor, under contract through 2028, added he is "playing the waiting game." The Colts' offensive struggles and the looming deadline leave fans and analysts wondering how many changes the team will make before Tuesday.
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