With two trades in one day, Colts are clearly open for business
The Sunday Splash!
Colts: What Happened
ProFootballTalk reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in a story involving Colts, Splash. Here is how the report opens:
The Sunday Splash!
It is one of many NFL stories we are following today, and 4 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on National Football League and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: With two trades in one day, Colts are clearly open for business
- Who’s involved: Colts and Splash
- League: NFL
- First reported: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 by ProFootballTalk
- Coverage: 4 outlets are covering it: ProFootballTalk, ESPN, Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports
- Trending: No. 3 on the ForTheFans trending list right now
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same NFL story, as reported by 3 other outlets:
- Grading NFL deadline trades: The Quenton Nelson deal helps ... both the Seahawks and Colts?ESPN Will Quenton Nelson upgrade the Seahawks' O-line? Can Marvin Harrison Jr. boost Houston's offense? We're grading NFL trades ahead of November's deadline.
- Why did the Seahawks trade for Nelson? And are the Colts just getting started?ESPN The Seahawks acquired an All Pro guard two weeks before the deadline. What does this mean for them and the Colts?
- Seahawks acquire eight-time Pro Bowl guard Nelson in trade with ColtsESPN The Colts have traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks.
- Grading the trade: Colts send DeForest Buckner back to 49ers in smart reunionYahoo Sports The Colts sent DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco, which made sense for both teams.
- Seahawks announce Quenton Nelson trade, waive G Christian HaynesProFootballTalk Guard Quenton Nelson will need to pass a physical to finalize his move to the Seahawks, but the team has already made room for him on their 53-man roster.
- Quenton Nelson trade grades: Seahawks add eight-time Pro Bowler, while Colts look to sell piecesCBS Sports Seattle shores up protection for Sam Darnold with an eight-time Pro Bowler, while Indianapolis opens the door to sell more
Background: National Football League
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. Composed of 32 teams, it is divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is the premier American football league in the world. Each NFL season begins annually with a three-week preseason in August, followed by an 18-week regular season, which runs from early September to early January, with each team playing 17 games and having one bye week.
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What’s Next for Colts
For fans following Colts, the next things to watch are the injury report, depth chart, trade rumors and playoff picture. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Colts?
The Sunday Splash! ProFootballTalk reported the story on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Who reported this NFL story?
ProFootballTalk first reported it on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. ESPN, Yahoo Sports, ProFootballTalk and CBS Sports also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related NFL news.
Where can I get the latest NFL news today?
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