Overview
- Reports say the Giants pulled a mid‑round package for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor but could resubmit the same offer Tuesday before the 4:00 PM ET trade deadline.
- Indianapolis is publicly seeking a much higher return, reportedly a first‑round pick or a multi‑pick package comparable to the Christian McCaffrey trade.
- Giants coach John Harbaugh confirmed trade conversations may be happening and said the team will not mortgage its long‑term future for a short‑term fix.
- Taylor is under contract through 2028 after a two‑year, $44 million extension signed in August, which raises an acquiring team’s short‑term salary cost as well as the draft price.
- The deadline outcome will shape two immediate risks: the Giants’ choice to protect limited draft capital as NFC East leaders, and the Colts’ effort to maximize returns during a midseason teardown that has already moved other veterans.