Jonathan Taylor: Colts Receive Second-Round Trade Offer — SkimNews
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- Indianapolis Colts are open to trading Jonathan Taylor, with active talks underway and a list of interested teams thought to include the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants.
- Indianapolis Colts have received at least one offer featuring a second-round draft pick plus additional compensation, while seeking a package similar to the second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks the San Francisco 49ers used for Christian McCaffrey in 2022.
- Carlie Irsay-Gordon met with Jonathan Taylor this week for an in-depth conversation about his future; Irsay-Gordon has an affinity for the three-time Pro Bowler and the Colts prefer keeping him in the rebuild, while recognizing the trade haul available.
- Jonathan Taylor says he has not requested a trade and is "always proud to wear the horseshoe," though he acknowledges a deal is possible; his contract calls for $15 million in 2027 and $9.46 million in 2028, after Indianapolis paid him a $15 million signing bonus before the season.
- Indianapolis Colts traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner over the past week for a 2027 third-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, while discussing Josh Downs after he requested a trade and telling teams he is worth a third-round pick.
- Jonathan Taylor is expected to play Sunday against Jacksonville despite the trade talks, with 587 rushing yards this season and a tie for the league lead with eight rushing touchdowns; he ranks second in Colts history with 8,185 yards and first with 77 rushing touchdowns.
Why it matters: For Indianapolis, Taylor is both a franchise centerpiece and major trade asset: his contract runs $15 million in 2027 and $9.46 million in 2028, and at least one offer already includes a second-round pick plus more. The Nelson and Buckner deals produced three draft picks, placing Taylor in the same player-for-picks process that has already changed the roster.
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