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Colts launch rebuild with Buckner and Nelson trades
Indianapolis traded DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco and All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle after falling to 2-5 and firing general manager Chris Ballard. The deals bring the Colts draft capital and formally begin a rebuild.
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What matters
- Buckner brought Indianapolis a 2027 fourth-round pick; Nelson returned a 2027 third-rounder and 2028 fifth-rounder.
- The Colts are expected to consider further trades involving Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs.
Why this made the edition
Admit: confirms two consequential NFL trades and a significant Colts rebuild, with complete, current evidence.
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