Overview
- ESPN and NFL Network reported Saturday that Indianapolis has shifted to being open to trading Jonathan Taylor and that talks with several teams are active and ongoing.
- At least five clubs — Denver, Green Bay, Minnesota, the New York Giants and Seattle — have expressed interest in the three-time Pro Bowler.
- Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon met with Taylor this week and would prefer to keep him, and both Taylor and coach Shane Steichen say he has not requested a trade and is expected to play while discussions continue.
- The Colts are seeking a futures-heavy, premium package — compared to the Christian McCaffrey 2022 trade — and have reportedly rejected an offer that included a 2027 second-round pick.
- Taylor’s contract runs through 2028 with team-friendly paid bonuses that make him attractive to buyers, and trading him would help Indianapolis recoup early draft capital after deals for Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.