Seth McGowan may be the next man up in Indianapolis if the Colts follow through on the Jonathan Taylor trade buzz.
Taylor, who has been the franchise back since the team drafted him in 2020, is suddenly at the center of league-wide chatter. He’s 27, still in what should be his prime, and yet the trade talk has picked up enough steam that this Sunday could end up being his last in a Colts uniform.
The latest reporting has Indianapolis open to moving Taylor, with multiple teams already checking in and discussions described as active and ongoing. Among the clubs linked to the situation, the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are said to have put forward the most appealing offer. Seattle’s head coach also added fuel to the speculation, noting that the team is looking at roster moves and that something could happen as soon as Monday.
If Taylor does go, McGowan would be the player stepping into the spotlight.
The former Kentucky running back has made the most of his chances behind Taylor. Through Week 8, McGowan has carried the ball 32 times for 134 yards and added four catches for 18 yards.
That works out to 4.2 yards per carry, which matches the 2026 league average. He has also handled 20 kick returns for 566 yards.
McGowan’s final college season came in 2025 under Mark Stoops, and he finished it with a strong scoring line: 12 touchdowns in 11 games for Kentucky. If the trade talk turns into action, that production and his early NFL work could put him in position to take over as the Colts’ starting tailback.
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