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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.NegativeRoleNo date
Taylor acknowledged he is aware of the business of football and that 'the day always comes (to part ways)' for many players. He has previously requested a trade during the 2023 offseason when sidelined with an ankle injury and seeking a contract extension, exchanging social media jabs with former owner Jim Irsay before eventually agreeing to a three-year, $42 million extension.NegativeValueNo date
Despite signing a two-year, $44 million extension in August through 2028, Taylor is positioned as the Colts' 'hottest commodity' ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline because he is more than a half-year rental compared to recently traded All-Pro teammates Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, who were in final contract years. Taylor acknowledged his future in Indianapolis 'isn't rock solid' and that 'circumstances may cause otherwise,' though he has not heard trade rumors directly.NegativeRoleNo date
Taylor confirmed he has not requested a trade and denied changing his mind, stating the Colts need to rally together amid a 2-5 record and 11-game road losing streak against Jacksonville. He pushed back on the notion the team is rebuilding, emphasizing the competitive mindset: 'We're going out there trying to win' and 'Every time you go on the field, you want to dominate and show that you're the best,' despite the Colts trading All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for draft picks.NegativeRoleNo date
One of the most productive running backs since entering the NFL in 2020, Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August, but with the Colts' rebuild underway following their trade-deadline fire sale, the team could opt to stockpile draft picks and trade him to a team needing an ever-present game-changing threat in their backfield.NegativeRoleNo date
Taylor has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate for the Colts, who are in a fire sale and stocking up on draft picks after firing general manager Chris Ballard. The Colts appear poised to miss the playoffs for the sixth straight year and are unlikely to be done selling before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Colts running back potentially available ahead of Nov. 10 trade deadline; Indianapolis (2-5) has become a seller following GM Chris Ballard's firing and is monitoring trade options with two weeks remaining before deadline.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
The Colts are destined to be sellers at the trade deadline, and the possibility of moving on from Jonathan Taylor has been bandied about as part of a potential roster overhaul. Taylor's wife made social media posts about the possibility of the RB being traded to a contender, though Taylor himself downplayed the significance, saying 'You know everybody's on TikTok these days. So, you just have to come into work and stay focused.' The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Taylor is believed to be one of the hottest commodities at the NFL's looming trade deadline following the Colts' 2-5 start and loss to Minnesota. The source notes that unlike other Colts trade candidates, Taylor's multi-year contract extension makes him a more permanent asset, raising the question of whether the team will keep him as a contender or trade him for assets and value.NegativeRoleNo date
Taylor logged 18 carries for 95 yards and one touchdown against Minnesota; his 38-yard rushing TD extended his franchise record to 77 career rushing touchdowns with the Colts. He remains under contract through 2028 after signing a two-year, $44 million extension in August, making him the most valuable trade asset on the Colts' roster compared to other candidates like DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson who are on expiring deals.NegativeValueNo date
Colts running back Taylor is identified as a potential trade target for the Vikings ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. The source notes that Taylor's ability to transform how defenses would try to defend the Vikings is too enticing not to consider, and that he would require a steep cost. Taylor does an admirable job as a pass protector but Indianapolis probably doesn't want him taking 10-plus hits against blitzers.NegativeRoleNo date
Star running back Jonathan Taylor said it hurt to see Ballard's firing and echoed coach Steichen's message that the team must pull themselves up and fight, stating 'Our general manager is gone. No one is gonna feel sorry for us. They're gonna say, Oh, let's try to kick 'em while they're down.' So, we gotta pull ourselves up, and we gotta fight.'NegativeProjectionNo date
May encounter big problems if Brian Flores' Vikings defense slows him down in Week 7; Bobby Kownack notes that the Vikings have a formidable defense that could limit Taylor's effectiveness.NegativeUsageNo date
Taylor fumbled to open the third quarter in the Colts' 26-20 loss to the Titans, contributing to a critical turnover that helped squander a 13-0 halftime lead.NegativeProjectionNo date
Despite his slower-than-usual start to the season at 79.6 rushing yards per game through five weeks, Taylor is still averaging 89.8 rushing yards per game for his NFL career, the most among active players and the fifth-highest mark in history. Only Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, and Eric Dickerson have averaged more.NegativeRoleNo date
Taylor is averaging just 1.18 yards before contact in 2026, the lowest mark of his career. He's faced eight defenders in the box on 38.6 percent of his runs in 2026, 7 percent higher than last year. Last week against Pittsburgh, the Steelers had eight men in the box on 80 percent of Taylor's runs, the second-highest mark of any regular-season game in his career, and he finished with a season-low 45 yards on 15 carries.NegativeMatchupNo date
Despite averaging 157.7 rushing yards in his last three games against Tennessee with nine total touchdowns (eight rushing, one receiving), Taylor faces a stiff test against the Titans' fourth-ranked run defense (3.5 yards per carry allowed). The Titans are anchored by four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, whom Taylor acknowledged as the heart and soul of their defense.NegativeUsageNo date
Taylor has gone 12 straight games without reaching 100 rushing yards, the second-longest drought of his career. More concerning than the 100-yard drought is his lack of signature breakaway runs; he hasn't had a run of at least 25 yards since Week 12 of last season (a 27-yarder against Kansas City), spanning 224 carries. He has 32 runs of 25+ yards since 2020, second-most in the league, but trails Derrick Henry's 50.NegativeMatchupNo date
The source questions whether it's hard to imagine the Titans containing Jonathan Taylor in their Week 6 matchup, suggesting Taylor could be a factor for Indianapolis despite the Colts' overall struggles.NegativeUsageNo date
Taylor was held in check in Pittsburgh during Week 5, rushing for just 8 yards on seven carries in the first half and finishing with only 45 yards on 15 carries, adding 37 receiving yards for his worst game of the season so far. With Indianapolis' porous defense, the Colts' offense cannot afford slumps like this, especially at 2-3 and falling behind Pittsburgh in the wild-card race.PositiveProjectionNo date
Taylor is heating up for Indianapolis, carrying his team to victory in London and finding the end zone at a near-league-best clip; if he can dictate Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, the Colts will come away with a win in Week 5.PositiveUsageNo date
Taylor carried the Colts to victory in London with 20 carries for 95 yards and two touchdowns (5-yard scores in Q2 and Q3), powering an offense that got off to a slow start. He now ranks first all-time in international rushing yards (408) and touchdowns (six) across three games, and third all-time in scrimmage yards with 458 (behind Justin Jefferson's 491 in four games and Travis Etienne Jr.'s 472 in five games). His 75 career rushing touchdowns reached that threshold in 88 games, tied for the fifth-fastest mark in league history.PositiveUsageNo date
Taylor dominated the Colts' Week 4 win over Washington with 95 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, pacing the NFL with 86 carries on the season entering Sunday's later slate. He now holds the record for most rushing yards in international game history (408 yards) and is the first player in NFL history to have multiple international games with multiple touchdowns scored, previously recording three TDs in Berlin in 2025. With the Colts struggling through the air (poorly), Taylor figures to continue shouldering the offensive load going forward.NegativeProjectionNo date
Taylor is off to a career-worst start in efficiency, averaging fewer than 4 rushing yards per attempt and failing to record 100 ground yards in any game through three weeks; he's tied for the league lead in rushing attempts (66) but posted just 68 yards and no TD in Week 3's win over Houston. He faces a Washington run defense ranked third in the NFL (246 yards allowed through three weeks) with the league's best run stuff percentage (25%) and tied for third in limiting 10-plus yard runs (5 allowed). Despite his international pedigree—244 rushing yards and 286 yards from scrimmage in last year's Berlin game—Taylor must break his efficiency slump or the Colts risk falling behind Jacksonville in the AFC South.NegativeProjectionNo date
Taylor faces a Commanders run defense ranked third in the NFL through three weeks; despite his international legend status after last year's Berlin performance, he hasn't broken 100 yards in a game this season, suggesting continued struggles ahead.NegativeProjectionNo date
Taylor is cited as a comparison for Warren's rushing efficiency. Warren has posted 4.8 yards per carry since entering the league, exceeding Taylor's 4.6 YPC over the same span.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jonathan Taylor is a stud running back for the Colts heading into Week 3 against Houston, but he has to be a one-man army with Daniel Jones still seemingly working his way back from last December's Achilles tear and Indianapolis' $114 million field stretcher (likely referring to a high-priced player) hitting injured reserve.NegativeUsageNo date
Taylor finished with 24 carries for 92 yards and scored two touchdowns, both in the red zone, in the Colts' 33-30 OT loss to Kansas City; coach Shane Steichen called back-to-back run plays for Taylor in overtime on second-and-11 and first-and-goal situations, hoping Taylor would break free for the game-winning touchdown or drain the clock, though the runs lost three yards and failed to produce the desired result.NegativeUsageNo date
Jonathan Taylor ran for nearly 100 yards and two TDs in Week 1 against Baltimore, but it was not nearly enough to prevent the Colts' loss; the source suggests the Chiefs' defense is better equipped to contain opposing rushing attacks than the Colts' defense was against Baltimore.NegativeUsageNo date
Jonathan Taylor ran for nearly 100 yards and two TDs in Week 1 for the Colts, but it wasn't nearly enough in their 41-23 loss to the Ravens; Dan notes that the Colts have a strong rushing attack of their own, but the Chiefs appear to be the much better equipped squad when it comes to keeping the opposition's strength in check.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.