Colts Sign Jonathan Taylor to Two-year Deal Amid Uncertainty

WHO:

colts.com - Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon officially announced Jonathan Taylor's extension.

colts.com - Head coach Shane Steichen expressed that having Taylor for the long term "means everything."

Draft Sharks - The Indianapolis Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor are involved in the agreement.

FF Today - Jonathan Taylor is described as a star running back.

WHAT:

colts.com - Jonathan Taylor led the league in total touchdowns (20) and rushing touchdowns (18) last season.

colts.com - Taylor finished third in rushing yards (1,585) last season.

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts signed a veteran tight end following an injury to their current tight end.

Draft Sharks - The Colts and Jonathan Taylor have agreed to a two-year extension worth $44 million.

FF Today - The deal includes $39 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $47 million.

FF Today - This extension is noted as the largest third contract for a running back ever and one of the highest paid contracts in the position's history.

WHERE:

Draft Sharks - The agreement is between the Indianapolis Colts, a professional football team.

WHEN:

FF Today - The deal was reported to be completed by an agent named Malki Kawa.

WHY:

colts.com - Taylor stated, "It's a commitment not only to myself and my family," regarding his desire to be a Colt for life.

FF Today - The extension comes after Jonathan Taylor's successful performance, including four seasons with double-digit touchdowns and scoring 20 touchdowns twice.

HOW:

colts.com - After announcing his contract extension, Taylor announced free beer for all adults in the stands, which excited the fans.

FF Today - The deal was negotiated by Malki Kawa of First Round Management.

Colts Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon has officially announced Jonathan Taylor's contract extension, a move that head coach Shane Steichen says "means everything" for the team. Last season, Taylor led the league with a total of twenty touchdowns and eighteen rushing touchdowns, finishing third in rushing yards with one thousand five hundred eighty-five. In a celebratory gesture, Taylor also promised free beer for all adults in the stands, much to the excitement of the fans.