Five teams reportedly emerge in Jonathan Taylor trade talks

Oct 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn ImagesThe Indianapolis Colts have already started tearing down their roster, trading away two Pro Bowlers in the past week. And now, it sounds like the face of the franchise could be next.According to a new report, the Colts are open to trading star running back Jonathan Taylor, and multiple teams have already reached out. Indianapolis has reportedly received at least one offer that includes a second-round pick, but the team is hoping to get much more.Colts’ RebuildThe Colts made their intentions clear earlier this week, trading guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Those deals netted Indianapolis a 2027 third-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick.The trades came after the Colts lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, which reportedly sparked organizational conversations led by owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon. Wide receiver Josh Downs has also requested a trade, and the Colts have engaged in talks about him as well.Head coach Shane Steichen addressed the trades in a team meeting, telling his players that while they appreciate the players who were dealt, it’s the business of the NFL. He asked his players to handle it like professionals.Taylor, meanwhile, said on Thursday that he hasn’t asked for a trade, though he acknowledged that a deal was possible.Five Teams EmergeThe Colts are now open to trading Taylor, and talks with multiple teams are “active and ongoing,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.The Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks are among the teams that have shown at least some level of interest in Taylor, according to the report.Irsay-Gordon met with Taylor this week for what sources described as an in-depth conversation about the future. She reportedly has an affinity for the three-time Pro Bowler, and the Colts would prefer to keep him as part of their rebuild.But the Colts are also aware of what Taylor could bring back in a trade. They are reportedly seeking a package similar to what the San Francisco 49ers gave the Carolina Panthers for Christian McCaffrey in 2022, which included second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth-round picks.‘The Day May Come’Taylor’s contract could make him even more appealing to other teams. The 27-year-old is under contract for $15 million in 2027 and $9.46 million in 2028, and the Colts already paid him a $15 million signing bonus before this season.He has also been as productive as ever. Taylor enters Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with 587 rushing yards and is tied for the league lead with eight rushing touchdowns.Taylor is the second-leading rusher in Colts history with 8,185 yards, trailing only Hall of Famer Edgerrin James, and he holds the franchise record with 77 rushing touchdowns. But while he said he is “always proud to wear the horseshoe,” he understands that might not keep him in Indianapolis.“Whether you like it or not, the day may come,” Taylor said, via ESPN. “You may get to stay somewhere forever, but you understand the business side of it.”Taylor is still expected to play against the Jaguars on Sunday. Whether he’s still a Colt after the trade deadline is another question entirely.The post Five teams reportedly emerge in Jonathan Taylor trade talks appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.