Overview
- The Colts opened trade discussions about Jonathan Taylor on Saturday and have fielded active calls from teams including the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks.
- Indianapolis accelerated a roster teardown earlier this week by trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner for 2027 and 2028 mid-round picks, a move that set the stage for talks over Taylor.
- Sources say the Colts have already rejected at least one offer that included a 2027 second-round pick and are asking for a return similar to San Francisco’s 2022 Christian McCaffrey package, meaning multiple future mid-round selections.
- Taylor has not requested a trade, met this week with owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon, remains under contract through 2028 after a recent two-year extension, and is expected to play in upcoming games while talks continue.
- With the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaching and Indianapolis lacking a 2027 first-rounder, any deal would reshape the Colts’ rebuild by adding draft capital now and altering short-term competitiveness and cap planning.