Through the first seven weeks of the 2025 campaign, the Indianapolis Colts have been the best team in the NFL. With a 6-1 record, the Colts have been dominating opponents on a near-weekly basis, and in the process, they have proved that they are very much the real deal, which is a worrying sign for the rest of the league.
Indianapolis is still looking for ways to beef up its roster, though, as evidenced by the fact that the team brought six defenders in for a workout on Tuesday, with two-time Super Bowl champion Shaquil Barrett highlighting that group. The Colts could also wind up being busy at the trade deadline, with a recent report revealing what the team is looking for as the deadline draws near.
Colts Looking to Add ‘Proven Defensive Playmaker’ at Trade Deadline
Indy’s rise early in the 2025 campaign has come from seemingly out of nowhere. After turning to Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback ahead of Week 1, expectations for the Colts weren’t particularly high. Instead, Jones has helped turn the team’s offense into one of the most efficient units the NFL has ever seen.
The defensive side of the ball has also been solid for Indianapolis, but it’s clear this group has benefited greatly from the sheer dominance of the team’s offense. With the Colts frequently playing from ahead, they have been able to play pretty aggressively on defense, whether it be with their blitz packages up front or their coverage schemes in the secondary.
When it comes to overall star power, though, Indy is lacking in that department on defense, which could eventually come back to hurt them. The Colts know that bigger challenges are coming their way in the future, so with that in mind, it has led to them targeting a “proven defensive playmaker” ahead of the trade deadline.
“The Colts, who own the NFL’s best record at 6-1, are viewed around the league as a team to watch ahead of the trade deadline — with their focus on adding a proven defensive playmaker, per sources,” Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported in a post on X. “Indy has experimented with in-season free agent signings and even players coming out of retirement, but targeting a real difference-maker for DC Lou Anarumo is something to watch.”
Who Could the Colts Target at the Trade Deadline?
GettyTrey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Indianapolis could obviously take a flier on a guy like Barrett in free agency, but the chances of him becoming a true factor for the team are somewhat low, which is why turning to the trade market makes sense. Right off the bat, a pair of Cincinnati Bengals players, Trey Hendrickson and Logan Wilson, would make sense for the Colts, given their ties to defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who previously worked as the Bengals’ defensive coordinator.
The likelihood of Hendrickson getting moved appears low, but with Wilson’s role getting chopped in half by Cincy’s coaching staff, the do-it-all linebacker could be a perfect fit for Indy. A lot would need to happen in order for this sort of trade to become a reality, but with the Colts on a roll, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them be aggressive in their quest to fill this one major need before the deadline slams shut.
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