Jonathan Taylor Trade Talk Links Colts Star to Top Suitors

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Minnesota Vikings are described as 5-0 as they prepare to face Indianapolis.

Heavy NFL - The New York Giants are identified as a potential landing spot for Colts three-time Pro Bowler Quenton Nelson.

Heavy NFL - Austen Bundy of FanSided proposed the Giants as a potential trade destination for Taylor.

Heavy NFL - The Giants had a 3-2-1 record and were atop the NFC East.

NBC Sports - Jonathan Taylor is 27 and was selected by the Colts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

New York Post - Multiple teams are interested in trading for Jonathan Taylor.

Heavy NFL - An NFL analyst suggested the Seattle Seahawks could trade rookie running back Jadarian Price in a blockbuster deal for Jonathan Taylor.

Pro Football Network - Vikings fans proposed trading for Jonathan Taylor after he addressed his future.

Heavy NFL - Indianapolis Colts, interim general manager Ed Dodds, running back Jonathan Taylor, and New York Giants are named in a proposed trade.

Heavy NFL - Austen Bundy of FanSided is identified as the person who proposed the trade.

Newsweek - Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is identified as the subject of trade speculation.

Heavy NFL - Jonathan Taylor is described as a superstar running back for the Indianapolis Colts.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Jonathan Taylor said, “That’d be crazy right now,” and called thinking about his future before facing Minnesota “a discredit and a disservice to my teammates and this whole organization.”

NBC Sports - Jonathan Taylor has signed two contract extensions with the Colts; the most recent was a three-year deal signed in August.

Daily Mail NFL - Taylor is described as a $44 million Colts star.

vikings.com - Daniel Popper’s trade-candidate board listed 10 defensive linemen, including Jeffery Simmons, DeForest Buckner and Vita Vea; seven wide receivers, including Josh Downs and Chris Godwin; and five running backs, including Alvin Kamara and Tony Pollard.

vikings.com - Popper’s board also included 10 edge rushers, five safeties, four cornerbacks, four linebackers, three offensive linemen, quarterback Mac Jones and tight end Dallas Goedert.

vikings.com - Tom Moore is in his first year as a senior consultant and offensive advisor for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

vikings.com - Moore has coached for more than 60 years, worked with nine NFL teams and five college programs, and won four Super Bowl rings.

vikings.com - Emily Moore recovered from a stroke and was later diagnosed with lung cancer; she said, “I’m fine now.”

vikings.com - Jauan Jennings is listed as a fit for San Francisco on Popper’s board; the article says there was no indication Minnesota wanted to trade him.

NBC Sports - Quenton Nelson said, “I leave that up to God,” while describing his focus on playing his best for the Colts.

raiders.com - Tre Tucker has 24 catches for 371 yards and three touchdowns, and is tied for the NFL lead with three receptions of at least 40 yards.

raiders.com - Tucker was clocked running the 40-yard dash in as fast as 4.29 seconds and once squatted 600 pounds in college.

raiders.com - Tucker caught a 44-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins late in the fourth quarter, cutting the Raiders’ deficit to three with 92 seconds remaining.

raiders.com - Las Vegas had been outscored 52-26 in third quarters and scored three combined third-quarter points across its previous three games.

Heavy NFL - A trade pitch proposes the Giants acquire Quenton Nelson from the Colts.

Heavy NFL - The Giants’ reported interest in Jonathan Taylor comes as they prepare to face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

Heavy NFL - The Giants are pursuing their first NFC East title since 2011; no NFC East team had won a game in the cited stretch.

Heavy NFL - The Vikings are described as likely behind other teams in pursuing Taylor, despite their undefeated record.

vikings.com - Minnesota’s schedule before the trade deadline included a game against Indianapolis, a road game at Detroit, and a game against Buffalo.

NBC Sports - The Colts fired Chris Ballard on Monday; head coach Shane Steichen could also be dismissed if the 2-4 Colts do not turn their season around.

NBC Sports - Taylor said, “I haven’t given any thought,” when asked about his future. He added that considering it while preparing to play Minnesota would be “a discredit and a disservice” to his teammates and organization.

NBC Sports - Taylor led the NFL last season with 323 carries, 18 touchdowns and 84 first downs. In six games this season, he had 122 carries for 492 yards and seven touchdowns; his career totals were 1,673 carries, 8,090 yards and 76 touchdowns.

NBC Sports - Taylor signed a three-year contract extension in August, averaging $22 million annually, third-highest among running backs.

New York Post - Taylor could be in a new uniform at the trade deadline, with multiple teams showing interest.

Pro Football Network - Taylor addressed his future ahead of the Colts’ matchup with Minnesota; the article excerpt does not include his remarks.

vikings.com - Daniel Popper’s trade-candidate board included 50 players from 15 teams, with Jonathan Taylor among five running backs listed.

vikings.com - The Athletic writer Daniel Popper’s trade-candidate “Big Board” included 50 players from 15 teams; Jonathan Taylor was among five running backs listed.

NBC Sports - Quenton Nelson said he loves being with the Colts and is focused on helping the team on the field. “I have no questions,” Nelson said. He has made the Pro Bowl every year since Indianapolis selected him in 2018 and has earned first- or second-team All-Pro honors six times.

NBC Sports - Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is also in the final year of his contract, and his name has surfaced in trade speculation.

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ general manager Chris Ballard is described as out the door.

Heavy NFL - A FanSided proposal by Austen Bundy suggests a significant trade that would send Jonathan Taylor from the Indianapolis Colts to an NFC contender in exchange for a package involving the New York Giants.

Newsweek - Taylor responded to questions about trade speculation involving him; the article excerpt does not provide his response.

Heavy NFL - Heavy NFL identifies two potential trade fits for Taylor, but the excerpt does not name them.

Heavy NFL - The Colts are described as having struggled increasingly, with a potential roster reshuffle under interim general manager Ed Dodds.

Heavy NFL - The Colts are described as being on the verge of a possible “total teardown.”

Heavy NFL - Taylor signed a contract extension in the offseason; the excerpt gives no contract terms.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Giants are scheduled to face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

WHEN:

NFL.com - The 2026 NFL trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

vikings.com - The NFL trade deadline is November 10.

WHY:

vikings.com - Kevin O’Connell said the Vikings would consider moves that could improve the team in the short term while also making sense for the long term and protecting draft capital.

Heavy NFL - Taylor could be considered for a trade amid the Colts’ struggles and possible roster changes.

Heavy NFL - The possibility of a trade is tied to a potential Colts teardown.

HOW:

vikings.com - Kevin O’Connell said the Vikings would discuss moves that could improve the team but would protect draft capital, citing confidence in general manager Nolan Teasley’s ability to add to the roster in the offseason.

Heavy NFL - The proposed deal would involve the Colts trading Taylor for a package associated with the New York Giants; specific package details are not included in the excerpt.

Trade speculation is swirling around Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, with multiple teams reportedly interested ahead of the NFL trade deadline. One proposal sends the 27-year-old to the New York Giants, while another suggests Seattle could offer rookie running back Jadarian Price. Taylor said he hasn’t given his future any thought, calling it a disservice to teammates to focus on that while preparing to face Minnesota. He signed a three-year extension with the Colts in August, averaging $22 million a year. The Colts are 2-4 and have fired general manager Chris Ballard, leaving interim executive Ed Dodds in charge as the team considers its direction. The Giants, who are atop the NFC East with a 3-2-1 record, have also been linked to three-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson. Nelson said he loves playing for Indianapolis and is focused on the team. The deadline is November 10.