Colts placed LB Jaylon Carlies (shoulder) on injured reserve.

He was expected to be the other starting Colts linebacker next to Zaire Franklin, but Carlies did not play a single preseason snap while dealing with recovery from an offseason shoulder surgery. Carlies will miss at least the first four weeks of the season. Longtime Bengal Joe Bachie might be the favorite to step in as Indy’s LB2 at the start of the season.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports that Josh Downs “leads the wide receiver market” ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reports that the Giants are serious suitors for Jonathan Taylor, while the Broncos and Vikings might be less inclined to acquire him.

Jonathan Taylor said he has not requested a trade.

More LB news

Panthers ruled out Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) for Week 9 against the Broncos.

Eagles ruled out Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quad) for Week 9 against the Giants.

Micah Parsons (knee) was ruled out for Week 9 against the Patriots.