The Minnesota Vikings may be the team that changes the whole Jonathan Taylor market.
With the November 10 NFL trade deadline closing in, Minnesota is being linked to both Taylor and Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, and that overlap could give Indianapolis a chance to squeeze out a massive return. NFL reporter Evan Sidery said the Colts could try to package both players together and ask for a 2027 first-round pick. If that happens, the Vikings could jump ahead of the New York Giants in the Taylor sweepstakes.
Sidery laid out the possibility this way: “The Vikings could now end up jumping the Giants as favorites to acquire Jonathan Taylor. With Minnesota also interested in Daniel Jones, the Colts can capitalize by offering both for their 2027 1st. Indianapolis has held out for that deal, and it might finally be arriving soon,” Sidery wrote.
The asking price for Taylor has been the sticking point. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported that Indianapolis wants a first-round pick or a return similar to what San Francisco got for Christian McCaffrey.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport also reported that the Colts are seeking a McCaffrey-type package, one that could include second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks. Indianapolis also turned down an offer built around a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick, though some league sources questioned whether that report was accurate.
Minnesota has reasons to keep pressing. The Vikings have not gotten steady production from Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, and Taylor would give their offense a major lift. The Giants also need help at running back, with Cam Skattebo not producing as expected, dealing with an injury setback, and Tyrone Tracy on injured reserve.
Even with that need, Minnesota looks like the stronger fit for Taylor because of its playoff outlook. The Vikings’ defense gives them a chance to compete, even with inconsistent quarterback play from Kyler Murray.
Jones is part of the picture too. He had considered the Vikings before signing with Indianapolis, so a return to Minnesota would not come out of nowhere.
But there’s a catch: because of the injury guarantees in his contract, Jones has some say in where this goes. He could refuse to waive those guarantees, which would make any deal more complicated.
For now, the Colts have a chance to turn one trade conversation into two major assets. And with the deadline approaching, Minnesota appears ready to make things interesting.
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