Colts rumors: Multiple teams interested in Jonathan Taylor trade, but there's a catch
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As you would expect, multiple NFL teams would be interested in trading for one of the top running backs in the game, but it remains unclear whether the Indianapolis Colts are willing to move Jonathan Taylor before the NFL Trade Deadline.
According to ESPN's Stephen Holder, multiple teams would be open to a potential deal for Taylor. However, the Colts are still determining their direction following Monday's firing of general manager Chris Ballard, leaving uncertainty surrounding the team's plans for the remainder of the season.
With Indianapolis evaluating its next moves, teams around the league are expected to gauge the Colts' interest in trading some of their key players. Taylor could draw serious attention from contenders looking to strengthen their backfields, but interest from other teams does not guarantee Indianapolis will consider a deal.
Taylor, 27, remains one of the NFL's most productive running backs. He ranks second behind Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry in rushing yards since entering the league, with 8,090 career yards, per Holder. Taylor has also produced 492 rushing yards and seven touchdowns through six games this season.
Despite the trade speculation, Taylor said he has not considered the possibility of leaving Indianapolis. The Colts are preparing to face the Minnesota Vikings, and the running back emphasized that his attention remains on his current team.
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“I haven't given any thought,” Taylor said when asked about his future. “That'd be crazy right now, especially because we've got a great Minnesota Vikings team that we have to go against. I think it would be a discredit and a disservice to my teammates and this whole organization to think about what could, what should, what may be.”
The Colts' decision will ultimately determine whether Taylor becomes a legitimate trade candidate. While multiple teams may be interested in acquiring the veteran running back, Indianapolis has not established that it is ready to part ways with one of its most important offensive players.