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NegativeValueAug 2, 2026
Colts veteran RB Taylor is in line for a new deal concurrent with Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson seeking record-setting contracts. The source notes the question is which back gets done first and who lands atop the market when all three deals are completed.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Taylor is in the final year of his contract with the Colts at age 27. The situation is far less contentious than the last time he sought a new pact, which saw him conduct a hold-in until he got paid. When asked about his contract this summer, Taylor was cordial but made it known he'd like to continue getting paid in Indy. The source raises the question of whether the situation could turn sour again if no extension comes before camp, or if Taylor might ratchet things up. The source also notes that when Jones was out last season, defenses could sell out to stop JT, and it wasn't pretty. If Taylor is going to be asked to keep carrying a hefty load with little aid, he might want commensurate compensation into the future.PositiveProjectionAug 1, 2026
Coming off a 1,585-yard rushing season in which he led the NFL with 323 carries and 18 rushing touchdowns, Taylor ranks first all-time in franchise history in rushing scores (69) and second in rushing yards—1,629 yards from passing Edgerrin James. Since 2024, only Derrick Henry (32) and Saquon Barkley (29) have generated more rushing yards than Taylor, demonstrating elite sustained production at age 27.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Taylor is the keystone of the Colts offense, particularly with Daniel Jones coming off injury. The RB has leverage to push for a new deal in a pivotal season for general manager Chris Ballard, as Indy can't afford to be without its playmaking back.PositiveUsageNo date
Paced the Colts offense with 121 scrimmage yards, including 98 rushing yards and two rushing scores in Week 1 loss. It marked Taylor's 14th career game with 100-plus scrimmage yards and two-plus rushing touchdowns, tying him with Hall of Famer Edgerrin James for the most such games in Colts franchise history.PositiveProjectionNo date
Taylor proved to be the Colts' surest means of production in Week 1, punching in two scores and collecting 121 yards on 22 touches while averaging 5.2 yards per carry with five of his attempts going for 10-plus yards, demonstrating his continued elite efficiency despite the Colts' lopsided loss.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jonathan Taylor was voted No. 17 in the Top 100 Players ranking. Taylor paced all NFLers with 20 touchdowns in 2025, tying for the league lead. The source calls the top seven running backs (Robinson, McCaffrey, Gibbs, Henry, Taylor, James Cook, and De'Von Achane) an impressive and pretty unassailable group.PositiveProjectionNo date
Taylor logged the second-most red zone carries (70) and the most red zone yards (204) in 2025, and has led the league in rushing scores in two of his six NFL seasons, positioning him as a top rushing touchdown candidate for 2026.PositiveProjectionNo date
Projected to lead the NFL in non-QB rushing yards for 2026. The source notes Taylor lost the rushing crown to James Cook by just 36 yards in 2025 after tailing off from a torrid start. Over the Colts' first 10 games, Taylor produced outings of 165, 102, 123, 153, and 244 rushing yards when Indianapolis was operating at its peak. With Daniel Jones looking fully back from his Achilles tear, those types of performances are again on the menu.PositiveValueNo date
Taylor deserved his recent contract extension (two years, $44 million, $39 million guaranteed) after posting four 1,000-yard rushing campaigns in six pro seasons, grabbing a rushing title and leading the league in touchdowns twice; he represents the old-school workhorse archetype that punishes defenses on hard-hitting runs between the tackles.NegativeProjectionNo date
Taylor led the NFL in rushing attempts and rushing touchdowns in 2025 (like he did in 2021) and led the league in rushing yards gained after forcing a missed tackle in 2025 (637, per NFL Pro). Projecting his career game-by-game numbers to a full season yields 1,835 scrimmage yards and 15 total touchdowns. Health is a concern (missed 6, 7, and 3 games in 2022-2024), but David Montgomery believes Taylor can stay healthy in 2026 like he did last year.