The Colts may be willing to listen as the trade deadline approaches, and that puts Jonathan Taylor squarely on the radar for teams hunting a difference-making running back.
Taylor has been one of the league’s most productive backs since entering the NFL in 2020, piling up more than 8,000 rushing yards and 76 touchdowns. Even with Indianapolis struggling this season, he has kept producing at a high level. Last year alone, he finished with 1,585 yards and 18 touchdowns on 323 carries.
On Friday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said “many teams” would have interest if Taylor becomes available, and he suggested the asking price could start with a Day 1 pick. “You know the goal.
They don’t have a No. 1 pick because of [the] Sauce [Gardner trade]. You know that’s what they’re going to try to get back,” Rapoport said.
“If they have the kind of market that players never have during the season, maybe they can get it. Maybe they get a No. 1 pick and give something back.”
If Indianapolis does move him, the Giants look like one team to watch. According to SNY’s Connor Hughes, they are expected to pursue a running back before the Nov. 10 deadline, and Taylor would be a massive swing.
The G-Men are in first place in the NFC East despite losing Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury, and adding an All-Pro back would give John Harbaugh’s a huge boost. They do not have many obvious offensive holes, but Taylor could still be the missing piece for the 2026 season and beyond.
Seattle also fits as a potential destination. The Seahawks have felt the absence of Kenneth Walker III, and while the front office can’t undo that, a Taylor trade would at least soften the blow of losing the reigning Super Bowl MVP.
The team has already invested a first-round pick in Jadarian Price, but he is not ready to take over the backfield. Taylor would step in and give Seattle a more balanced offense right away.
Then there’s Minnesota, where Taylor would create an intriguing pairing with Justin Jefferson. If the Vikings are serious about contending in the NFC, their offense needs more production, and Taylor would be a major addition. Kevin O’Connell could use both Taylor and Aaron Jones at running back, which makes the fit even more interesting as the deadline nears.
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