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  1. NFLColts QB Daniel Jones said he was not happy to see Indianapolis sell at the trade deadline.
  2. NFLColts' Jaylon Carlies and AJ Haulcy missed Wednesday practice, while Arden Key and Justin Walley fully participated.
  3. NFLSeveral NFL teams made moves at the trade deadline, including Kirk Cousins heading from Las Vegas to Minnesota.
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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Colts QB Daniel Jones said he was not happy to see Indianapolis sell at the trade deadline.

According to the SB Nation fan blog, Jones said the decisions were outside the team's control and the job is to play well. Keenan Allen and Josh Downs were traded to San Francisco and Kansas City, and Quenton Nelson was traded to Seattle. Indianapolis is 2-7, and general manager Chris Ballard was fired after a loss to winless Tennessee.

Source: Stampede Blue

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Colts' Jaylon Carlies and AJ Haulcy missed Wednesday practice, while Arden Key and Justin Walley fully participated.

According to Stampede Blue, linebacker Jaylon Carlies (neck) and Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee) missed practice, and rookie Bryce Boettcher replaced Carlies after he left Sunday's game early. Right tackle Jalen Travis (knee) also missed practice after leaving early Sunday, so Luke Tenuta could make his first start if Travis cannot play. Safety AJ Haulcy (ankle), who missed the Cowboys game, also missed practice and could miss a second straight game. Defensive end Arden Key (hamstring) and cornerback Justin Walley (knee) were full participants, which would help the defensive line rotation and the secondary.

Source: Stampede Blue

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Several NFL teams made moves at the trade deadline, including Kirk Cousins heading from Las Vegas to Minnesota.

According to Silver And Black Pride, the Raiders received a 2027 third-round pick for Cousins and will start No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, per general manager John Spytek. Niners Nation reports San Francisco added Keenan Allen from the Colts before the deadline. Fan sites say the Packers and Bears made no trades, and Dawgs By Nature says the Browns were quiet too.

Sources: Niners Nation · Silver And Black Pride · Acme Packing Company · Windy City Gridiron

AFC South standings

TeamWLTPCT
Jaguars620.750
Texans350.375
Colts270.222
Titans170.125

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Broncos and Chargers call off trade sending Daiyan Henley to Denver, and he stays with Los Angeles.

The deal, agreed at Tuesday's trade deadline for a 2027 fourth-round and 2028 fifth-round pick, was canceled late Wednesday, and neither team gave a reason. The trade was reportedly pending a physical, and ESPN reported Henley took one at the Broncos' facility Wednesday. Henley, who leads the 0-8 Chargers with 51 tackles, is in the final year of his rookie deal and is slated to become a free agent in March.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · LA Times · ESPN

The Bengals and Eagles called off a trade that would have sent edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to Cincinnati.

NBC Sports Philadelphia reported the deal would have canceled out a 2027 third-round compensatory pick the Bengals are due after losing Trey Hendrickson, since Ebiketie was signed by Philadelphia as a compensatory free agent. Bengals coach Zac Taylor apologized and said it was on Cincinnati's end. Ebiketie, 27, has played in all nine Eagles games with 25 tackles, two quarterback hits and no sacks.

Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · ESPN · CBS Sports · Cincy Jungle

Vikings trade for Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.

It looks like teams rally have been calling the Chargers about Justin Herbert’s availability during this tumultuous 0-8 season. Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Vikings made a number of calls around the league while searching for an available quarterback. That group apparently included Herbert, Geno Smith, and Daniel Jones.

Sources: CBS Sports · Field Gulls · Revenge of the Birds · Bolts From The Blue

Drew Lock will start at quarterback for Seattle against the Raiders while Sam Darnold is ruled out.

Lock was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with right elbow and quadriceps injuries, according to ProFootballTalk. Darnold, who has rib and quad injuries, did not practice and could return in Week 12 after the bye. Lock threw for 175 yards and a touchdown on 19 of 28 passes in the 17-3 win over the Cardinals.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

The Eagles traded defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.

Davis signed a three-year, $78 million extension eight months ago and had half a sack in the first eight weeks of this season, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. The Athletic's Daniel Popper gave the Eagles an A+ and the Jaguars a D-, while CBS Sports' Garrett Podell gave the Eagles an A and the Jaguars a B-. The trade clears room to keep Moro Ojomo, and NBC Sports Philadelphia argues the Eagles should extend him.

Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · Bleeding Green Nation · Big Cat Country

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