Yahoo Sports NFL on Jonathan Taylor

Taylor's age (28 in January) coincides with typical RB production decline; Vikings would pay $16M-$18M in declining year

Taylor will turn 28 in January, which is when production tends to drop more significantly for running backs in the NFL. The source notes there are exceptions like Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry, but on average running backs begin a more significant decline at ages 28-29. This sets up the Vikings to be paying Taylor $16 million in 2027 and $18 million in 2028 in what could be declining years for him as a running back, creating risk of overpaying for past production unless Taylor beats the odds and extends his prime.

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