Jonathan Taylor trade rumor suggests deal is inevitable

There’s an interesting new trade rumor swirling about Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, the current belief around the NFL is that it’s a matter of when, not if, Taylor gets traded.Florio reports that the Colts are expected to take whichever deal is the best one on the table for their star running back before the deadline passes on Tuesday, Nov. 10.“The current belief in league circles is that the Colts will take the best offer that’s on the table as the deadline approaches at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday,” Florio wrote.MORE: Puka Nacua injury update leaves Rams WR’s status uncertain“Sure, the Colts would like to get as much as they can, ideally landing the same package the Panthers got from the 49ers for running back Christian McCaffrey. But the Colts are likely to take what they can get, with the market for Taylor set by the competition among the teams that make an offer,” Florio added.Florio lists the usual suspects we’ve seen linked to Taylor as suitors, like the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers.However, he also threw the San Francisco 49ers in there, which is odd because they already have a good one-two punch in Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black.“So whether it’s the teams that have been linked to Taylor (Giants, Vikings, Seahawks, Broncos, Packers) or someone unexpected (like the 49ers), a trade is expected to happen before the clock strikes 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 10,” Florio said.What Jonathan Taylor said about possible tradeIndianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) takes off on a run Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Taylor played in what might have been his last game with the Colts on Sunday, when Indy dropped its seventh game of the season to the Dallas Cowboys.After the game, Taylor talked about his love for Indianapolis before he potentially lands with a new team by Tuesday.“If it is (my last game with the Colts), I’m very grateful for the city of Indianapolis,” Taylor said, according to James Boyd of The Athletic.MORE: Patrick Mahomes set to undergo tests after taking big hit vs. JetsWhen asked if he requested a trade, Taylor said “it really doesn’t even matter.”Along with Taylor, the Colts could also trade wide receiver Josh Downs and defensive tackle Grover Cleveland, among others.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —