MANNING STATEMENT

Downs will begin wearing No. 2 this weekend; Gardner has worn No. 1 since entering the NFL in 2022.

The Colts acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner in a trade with the New York Jets on Tuesday.

The Colts made the biggest splash before the NFL's trade deadline hit at 4 p.m. Tuesday in acquiring cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets. 

The Colts made the trade Tuesday for Gardner, a two-time first-team AP All-Pro cornerback. 

The Colts committed six turnovers – their most in a game since 2007 – in a 27-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. 

Ameer Abdullah is in his 11th year in the NFL, and the Colts are thrilled to have him around their facility and on the field in whatever capacity they need him. 

In the month of October Taylor had 66 carries for 436 yards (6.6 yards/attempt) and scored 10 total touchdowns (nine rushing, one receiving). 

Taylor rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns and recorded 21 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the Colts' win over the Titans.

Bortolini, in his first year as a full-time starters, is Pro Football Focus' second highest-graded center entering Week 9. 

Rhodes was raised in a military household and has consistently honored, empowered and connected with active duty servicemembers, their families and veterans during his 10-year NFL career. 

Taylor recorded 174 scrimmage yards (153 rushing, 21 receiving) and three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in the Colts' win over the Titans.