The Colts’ trade activity may not be done yet, and Jonathan Taylor is suddenly the name to watch.
With the NFL trade deadline set for November 10, Indianapolis has already made a major move by sending Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks on Tuesday. That deal alone raised the possibility of a broader sell-off, and it also opened the door to a familiar question: could Taylor be next on the way out?
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, working with Matt Bowen, put Taylor at the top of a recent list of NFL trade candidates. He noted that league interest is real, but a deal is far from guaranteed.
“Teams I've talked to aren't totally sold that Indianapolis will trade Taylor despite heavy interest - at least not yet,” Fowler wrote. “He is signed long term and would be a boon for next year's coaching staff, whether it's the current group or entirely new.
But what Kenneth Walker III has done for Kansas City shows how a premier running back can put on new jersey colors and immediately reimagine a team's season. And the tenor of Indy's season is getting ugly, which affects all key players and could spark even more movement.”
Fowler and Bowen pointed to several possible landing spots for Taylor, including Seattle, Washington, New Orleans, Denver, and Minnesota.
Seattle stands out as a logical match. The Seahawks’ ground game has not been the same after losing Walker this offseason to Kansas City. Zach Charbonnet has yet to return, and Jadarian Price has not looked like a true bell cow back despite being selected in the first round.
If Seattle were to land Taylor, the payoff would be obvious: an elite runner who could make an immediate impact in Brian Fleury’s offense.
The Seahawks also have the draft capital to play in a deal like this, with a projected 11 selections in the 2027 NFL Draft. Even if Indianapolis sets the price high, Seattle has the flexibility to make a push.
For now, the question is whether the Colts will seriously explore moving Taylor before the deadline. After the Nelson trade, it’s a possibility worth watching.
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