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The Giants withdrew their offer of second- and fifth-round picks for Taylor, per Jay Glazer. Jordan Schultz reports the Giants were the only team to offer a second-round pick plus additional compensation, and the belief around the NFL is the Colts will likely keep Taylor unless they receive an offer too good to turn down. The trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Running back Jonathan Taylor is subject to trade talk as the Colts embark on a rebuilding plan during the 2026 season, creating uncertainty around his roster status and offensive role.

Jonathan Taylor is widely reported as a trade target for the Giants, with head coach John Harbaugh seeking to acquire him as his bellcow running back ahead of the playoff stretch run.

Taylor's workload is highly uncertain heading into the Cowboys matchup; the Colts appear to be preserving his health to maintain trade value after he carried the ball only eight times last week, and his name has been floated as a potential trade candidate, making his snap count and carry share unpredictable despite his elite talent.

The Denver Broncos have been widely connected to Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor in the days leading up to the trade deadline, though it remains unclear whether Indianapolis will trade him given he may be the centerpiece of their rebuild.

Jonathan Taylor ranks eleventh in Matthew Berry's Week 9 half-PPR FLEX rankings.

Jonathan Taylor is one of the players being whispered about as a potential trade piece with the trade deadline looming and the Colts with multiple players rumored to be moving to various teams. This creates uncertainty about his involvement, making Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren the two safest core offensive players for the Colts.

Jonathan Taylor has rushed for 610 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Against Dallas, which just allowed Tyler Allgeier to produce 147 rushing yards on 11 carries with runs of 63 and 52 yards, Indianapolis would be foolish not to test the Cowboys on the ground immediately, making Taylor a prime candidate for heavy usage in Week 9.

Running back subject to trade deadline speculation as a potential acquisition target for the Giants to supplement their running back depth; the source raises the question of whether the Giants will pursue Taylor or a lesser back before the deadline.

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor has 610 rushing yards and 8 TDs on the season; faces Cowboys defense that allowed Tyler Allgeier 147 rushing yards on just 11 carries (including runs of 63 and 52 yards) last week; the source argues Indianapolis would be foolish not to test Dallas' weak run defense immediately.

JJ Zachariason argues Taylor is a luxury, not a necessity for the Bengals despite his caliber; while the Colts won't trade him for late-round picks, the Bengals can't afford to part with a Christian McCaffrey-type package given more pressing defensive needs. Taylor sounds good in theory but doesn't make financial sense for Cincinnati's trade deadline priorities.

Ranked as a low-end RB1 against Dallas in Week 9, with Shane Steichen planning to give him his usual recent workload despite the Colts' blowout loss to Kansas City (28-0 halftime deficit) that limited him to 8 carries.

Taylor has rushed for 610 yards and eight touchdowns this season; the source emphasizes he remains the best player on the Colts offense and can also contribute as a receiver. Dallas just allowed Tyler Allgeier to produce 147 rushing yards on 11 carries with runs of 63 and 52 yards, making Indianapolis foolish not to test the Cowboys on the ground immediately. Multiple writers identify Taylor as the key target to eliminate on Sunday, with one noting the pattern suggests Dallas will win despite concerns about their run defense.

Jonathan Taylor has rushed for 610 yards and eight touchdowns and remains the best player on the Colts offense; Dallas just allowed Tyler Allgeier to produce 147 rushing yards on only 11 carries with runs of 63 and 52 yards, making Taylor a primary threat the Cowboys must stop. The source emphasizes Indianapolis would be foolish not to test Dallas on the ground immediately, and Taylor can also contribute as a receiver, requiring Dallas to tackle far better than it did against Arizona.

Central to McGowan's upside thesis. Analyst: if JT traded, McGowan becomes RB2/RB3 conversation. Community heavily speculates on JT trade deadline (Tuesday 4pm); one commenter notes markets have JT more likely traded than not. Debate over whether Colts should trade aging star during rebuild (especially after trading Quenton Nelson). One commenter cites 3-way tie (Colts, Broncos, Packers) for JT odds; another says Giants 60% to land him. No consensus on trade likelihood.

Pelissero reports Colts rejected offer centered on 2027 2nd-round pick + additional selections; no team has offered premium capital to persuade trade. Taylor, 27, signed 2-year $44M extension in August; owner Irsay-Gordon evaluating franchise top-to-bottom, making trade unlikely before Tuesday 4 p.m. ET deadline. Taylor denied requesting trade, focused on beating Cowboys. Community split: many believe Colts overvalued him and should have accepted 2 2nds + 6th offer; others defend holding for 1st-rounder or better; concerns about age cliff (will be 30 before Colts competitive), offensive line weakened (Nelson removed), and whether rebuild timeline makes keeping him idiotic. Some argue keep...

Taylor is identified as the Colts star running back and potential game-wrecker against the Cowboys defense; the source notes the Colts' main objective may be getting Taylor's trade value up with a big game against a Dallas defense that was torched by Tyler Allgeier last week; if the Cowboys fail to pressure Daniel Jones and allow him to extend plays, it will keep Taylor as a threat in the game.

Taylor is identified as the obvious potential game-wrecker against the Cowboys defense, which was torched by Tyler Allgeier last week. The source suggests the Colts' main objective may be getting Taylor's trade value up with a big game. Taylor remains a threat if the Cowboys fail to pressure Daniel Jones and allow him to extend plays, keeping the Colts' run game viable.

The source strongly advocates for the Vikings to pursue Jonathan Taylor, stating 'I would probably do whatever it took the go get Jonathan Taylor.' A hypothetical trade proposal has the Vikings sending the Colts a 2027 2nd, 2027 5th, 2028 2nd, 2028 5th, and Jordan Mason in exchange for Taylor. ESPN's Judy Battista also proposes a similar deal, noting Taylor's home run threat would pair well with Kyler Murray's explosive rushing ability. The source identifies Taylor as the main focus for the Vikings at running back given the weak 2027 RB free agent class.

Jonathan Taylor is the primary running back trade target for the Vikings; the source states 'I would probably do whatever it took to go get Jonathan Taylor' and proposes a trade sending the Colts 2027 2nd, 2027 5th, 2028 2nd, 2028 5th, and Jordan Mason in exchange for Taylor. ESPN's Judy Battista also proposes a similar haul (2027 2nd and 3rd-round picks, plus two 2027 5th-round selections), comparing it to the Christian McCaffrey trade to the 49ers in 2022, noting Taylor's home run threat pairs well with Kyler Murray's explosive rushing ability. The 2027 RB free agent class is described as average at best to below average, making Taylor's acquisition via trade more valuable than waiting for the draft.