Overview
- League insiders report that, with the Nov. 10 trade deadline looming, the most likely outcome is that Jonathan Taylor will remain with the Colts unless a true blockbuster offer appears.
- Multiple teams including the Giants, Vikings, Packers and Broncos have contacted Indianapolis but none have matched the Colts’ stated asking price of a first‑round pick or a Christian McCaffrey‑style multi‑pick package.
- Sources say the Giants at one point offered a 2nd‑ and 5th‑round pick but then withdrew that package and the Colts also rejected an offer centered on a 2027 second‑round pick and another selection.
- Indianapolis is simultaneously fielding calls on other players, including quarterback Daniel Jones, as the club gauges offers during a broader midseason evaluation after front‑office and roster changes.
- Because Taylor is under contract and the Colts lack the 2027 first‑round pick, the team can afford to wait for better bids and could revisit trade talks in the offseason if no acceptable deal arrives by the deadline.