The NFL trade deadline is in the rearview, and Jonathan Taylor remains a Colt. Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks react to a busy stretch for Indianapolis that included four trades, including two on deadline day, while discussing what Taylor's continued presence means for the franchise's direction moving forward. The duo examines how the Colts can accelerate their rebuild around Taylor, the emergence of Seth McGowan, the opportunities created for younger players, and how the team's growing collection of 2027 draft capital could shape the future.

0:00 Intro  
2:00 Why Jonathan Taylor remains a Colt  
4:33 How Taylor impacts the Colts' timeline  
6:33 Seth McGowan's emergence  
9:36 New opportunities after the deadline deals  
15:00 Updated look at the Colts' 2027 draft picks

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<p>Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz, The Jack Doyle Podcast and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.</p>

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week.

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts

Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.

<p>Indianapolis Colts Podcasts will bring you exclusive interviews and in-depth breakdowns every week with our lineup of shows, including Instant Reaction, The Colts Show with JJ Stankevitz and Inside Football with Rick Venturi. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts, and you can watch episodes on YouTube as well.</p>

Reacting to the Colts' deadline-day moves | Instant Reaction

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