Giants Weigh Options for a Lead Back as Taylor Trade Looms

WHO:

NY Post - The New York Giants are considering options for a lead running back.

NY Post - Jonathan Taylor is identified as a possible trade target for the Giants.

Newsweek - An NFL insider discussed the asking price the Indianapolis Colts would likely seek for Taylor.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 19 times; nine carries gained three or fewer yards, five gained at least 10 yards, and his longest run was 21 yards.

NBC Sports - Taylor scored on a one-yard run in the first quarter and a three-yard run in the second quarter.

NBC Sports - Taylor was the only Colts running back with a rushing attempt and received four of the team’s five running-back targets.

Pro Football Network - The Colts could receive a second-round pick or more in a Jonathan Taylor trade.

Pro Football Network - The article identifies the Bengals, Giants, and Seahawks as potential fits if the Colts trade Taylor.

NY Post - The article says the Giants could turn to six other places in a running-back trade.

Newsweek - The article discusses a possible blockbuster trade involving Taylor and the potential return sought by the Colts.

WHERE:

Newsweek - The Indianapolis Colts are identified as Taylor’s team.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - A proposed trade pitch would address the Giants’ backfield issues by acquiring an $83 million All-Pro.

NY Post - The Giants are weighing options for a “true lead running back.”

HOW:

NY Post - The Giants could pursue a lead running back through a trade; the article refers to six alternative destinations or options.

Newsweek - The Colts’ likely asking price was discussed by an NFL insider.

The New York Giants are weighing a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as they search for a true lead back. Taylor is among several possible options, with the Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks also mentioned as potential fits if Indianapolis considers a deal. An NFL insider has discussed what the Colts might demand, and one estimate puts the asking price at a second-round draft pick or more. A proposed trade pitch describes Taylor as an $83 million All-Pro who could address the Giants’ backfield needs. In his latest outing, Taylor carried 19 times, scoring on runs of one and three yards. Nine of his carries gained three yards or fewer, while five went for at least 10; his longest run was 21 yards. He was the Colts’ only running back to carry the ball and received four of the team’s five running-back targets.