BREAKING: Colts Could Make a Bold Move Before Trade Deadline — Will They Finally Be Buyers?
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts have been absolutely dominant this season, sitting at an impressive 7-1 record, with the best record in the NFL. With a high-flying offense led by
Ballard’s Track Record: Will 2025 Be Different?
Chris Ballard is not known for being an active player in the trade market. In his
With the best record
“The vibes are great, but we know there’s more to be done,” said tight end Mo Alie-Cox. “We’re looking to add depth where we need it and keep this momentum rolling.”
Colts Actively Pursuing Deals — Could Trey Hendrickson Be the Answer?
As the trade deadline fast approaches, the Colts have been actively looking for deals to bolster their defense. With
One name that has been consistently linked to the Colts is Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson. But the Bengals have made it clear they would require exorbitant compensation
“We’ve explored a few options, but teams have been hesitant,” said a source close to the Colts. “Hendrickson would be a huge help, but the price may be too high.”
The Colts are desperate for defensive upgrades, and Hendrickson’s addition could provide the edge rusher they desperately need. However, the likelihood of that trade remains uncertain unless the Bengals dramatically lower their asking price.
Defensive Struggles Loom — Can the Colts Find the Right Fit?
Despite the Colts' offense lighting up the scoreboard week after week, their defense has been more vulnerable. They’re tied for
“We have to fix these issues if we want to go all the way,” said DeForest Buckner, defensive tackle for the Colts. “Our defense has been opportunistic, but we can’t rely on that in the postseason. We need to be better across the board.”
A Window of Opportunity
With the trade deadline set for November 4, the clock is ticking. The Colts are weighing their options carefully, knowing that this year’s team is
The Colts’ next move could be pivotal — they’ve got the offense, but now it’s time to upgrade the defense and make sure they’re equipped for a deep postseason run
Forgotten Packers tight end is attracting multiple trade offers
The Green Bay Packers no longer need Luke Musgrave. The third-year tight end is not involved in the offense as a pass catcher, drawing seven targets all year. Even for blocking assignments, the Packers have deployed him sparingly. There is an obvious reason for his relegation to the sidelines. That reason is Tucker Kraft, who has emerged as one of the NFL’s top tight ends and already notched two 100-yard games this season. With Kraft on the field for 469 snaps, third-most among tight ends, Musgrave is simply irrelevant.
His status on the roster is clear for all to see, and teams are calling the Packers with buy-low offers. Per Easton Butler of Packer Report, both the Chiefs and Jaguars have had a chat with GM Brian Gutekunst about the possibility of acquiring Musgrave. So far, the offers haven’t been good enough to pique the Packers’ interest.
Despite all the injuries, Musgrave is worth more than three magic beans
Via Butler:
Even with Musgrave’s reduced role in Green Bay, there is value in having him around in case Kraft gets injured, or just to plug him here and there to give the TE1 a breather. How bad would it look if the Packers flipped Musgrave for a 5th-round pick and Kraft got hurt two weeks later? He has already had one injury scare this season, a knee injury in practice that, thankfully, ended up being minor.
Green Bay Packers: Will Luke Musgrave's Return Affect Tucker Kraft? Matt LaFleur Teases Big Plans for 2-Tight Ends Attack 2 Tight ends Kraft (85) and Luke Musgrave (88) during the 2023 Green Bay Packers’ rookie minicamp on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Don Hutson Center indoor practice facility in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Of course, with John FitzPatrick also available for backup duties – the Packers have some flexibility. A former 213th overall pick, FitzPatrick probably doesn’t have Musgrave’s ceiling, whatever that may be at this point in his career, even with the latter’s injury history. Still, FitzPatrick is a body at the tight end position.
Musgrave himself is a former 2nd round pick, taken 42nd overall in 2023, the same draft in which Green Bay chose Kraft 36 picks later. Injuries limited Musgrave to 18 games during his first two seasons, paving the way for Kraft to surge ahead of him on the depth chart. Before injuries erased his rookie December, he was the more featured of the two tight ends in Green Bay’s offense. In 11 games he caught 34 passes for 355 yards.
In the playoffs that year, it was Musgrave, not Kraft, who produced at a higher clip. In the Wild Card Round against Dallas, he hauled in three catches for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Packers fired up about Luke Musgrave's 2025 upside 2 Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) catches a pass during Green Bay Packers Family Night on Aug. 2, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Health issues caught up to him last season, however, and Kraft was well on his way taking over the lead role, anyway. Musgrave totaled 45 receiving yards in seven games last season and has six receptions for 54 yards in 2025. Clearly he is dispensable, meaning the Packers should listen to offers, and yes FitzPatrick exists, but he is valuable enough as a backup that they shouldn’t throw him away for cheap.
