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Colts Said to Be 'More Likely Than Not' to Trade Jonathan Taylor
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In Short: According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Indianapolis Colts are 'more likely than not' to trade star running back Jonathan Taylor.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that the Indianapolis Colts are 'more likely than not' to trade Jonathan Taylor, a move that could mirror the Carolina Panthers' trade of Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers.
Taylor, who had 18 touchdowns and 1,585 rushing yards last season, is currently active for the Colts against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday.
Schultz notes that the Colts are seeking compensation similar to what the 49ers offered for McCaffrey, which included second, third, fourth, and fifth-round picks.
The Colts are reportedly using the McCaffrey trade as a model, indicating a willingness to engage in trade talks with multiple teams.
Teams showing interest in Taylor include the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, and Green Bay Packers.
Taylor, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, signed a three-year, $42 million extension with the Colts that included $26.5 million guaranteed.
Sources say the Colts' current asking price for Taylor is viewed as too high by interested teams, but a trade still seems likely.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen and owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon have previously stated that Taylor has not requested a trade and that they do not want to move him.
Despite these statements, the Colts have shifted from a reluctance to sell to an active seller mode, engaging in trade talks with multiple teams.
Taylor, a former second-round pick out of Wisconsin, has appeared in seven games this season, recording eight touchdowns, 140 rushes, and 587 rushing yards.
For now, Taylor is set to play for the Colts against the Jaguars, but the trade deadline is rapidly approaching.
The Colts are considered major sellers with Taylor as their biggest trade chip, and the interest from multiple teams suggests a high likelihood of a deal being struck.
What this adds
The Colts' shift from reluctance to active seller mode regarding Taylor is a significant development, as previously reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Background
NFL insider Jordan Schultz says the Indianapolis Colts are 'more likely than not' to trade Jonathan Taylor, citing the Carolina Panthers' trade of Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers as a precedent.
According to a joint report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Colts have shifted from reluctance to active seller mode regarding Taylor.
What's confirmed
- Taylor has appeared in seven games this season with the Colts, where he has recorded eight touchdowns, 140 rushes, and 587 rushing yards.
What's still developing
- In that trade, the Panthers received, 2023 second-, third-, and fourth-round picks, and a 2024w fifth-round selection.
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- Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport both highlight four teams that seem highly interested in trading for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor.