Jonathan Taylor Trade Race Heats up as Multiple Teams Circle Colts Star

WHO:

Pro Football Network - NFL fans debated the New York Giants’ interest in Jonathan Taylor after an analyst called pursuing him a mistake.

Pro Football Network - Former Chargers All-Pro Shawne Merriman defended Justin Herbert amid trade speculation.

Heavy NFL - Minnesota Vikings were reported to be pursuing Taylor; an unnamed insider weighed in on their chances of acquiring him.

Heavy NFL - Denver Broncos received an update about Taylor as a rumored trade target.

Pro Football Network - NFL insider Josina Anderson defended the timing of her report about Jonathan Taylor’s trade situation after Adam Schefter reported the Colts were open to dealing Taylor.

Pro Football Network - An unnamed NFL executive raised concerns about tension in the Colts’ locker room amid speculation about Jonathan Taylor’s trade.

Newsweek - Multiple contenders were pursuing Taylor, according to a report describing a change in the Colts’ stance.

Newsweek - An unidentified NFL team made the Colts a major trade offer for Taylor, which Indianapolis rejected.

Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers and an unnamed source familiar with the situation were identified in a report about Green Bay’s interest in Jonathan Taylor.

Heavy NFL - Packers insider Bill Huber reported on the team’s interest in Taylor.

Heavy NFL - Hunter Henry’s contract was restructured by the New England Patriots, according to Boston Globe reporter Ben Volin.

Heavy NFL - Jonathan Taylor’s wife liked an Instagram comment connecting Taylor to the Denver Broncos.

Daily Mail Sports - Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon were involved in a meeting about Taylor’s future.

Heavy NFL - The New England Patriots were identified as a potential destination for Taylor.

Heavy NFL - The Washington Commanders were discussed in connection with a possible Taylor trade.

Heavy NFL - Colts players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner were named as players traded by Indianapolis.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Colts sent Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco before Week 8, according to the article.

Heavy NFL - The Colts made no additional trades before their Week 8 game against Jacksonville.

Heavy NFL - The Vikings could pursue another running back, valued at $22 million, if Taylor proves too expensive or goes elsewhere.

Boston.com - Adam Schefter reported that the Colts were open to trading Taylor; the article examined a possible Patriots trade package.

Heavy NFL - The Saints’ running back group named as potential trade candidates included Travis Etienne, Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson.

Heavy NFL - The Jaguars were not obligated to trade Brian Thomas Jr.; he was not in the final year of his contract, and Jacksonville was not rebuilding.

Newsweek - The Kansas City Chiefs were reportedly discussing possible wide-receiver trades with multiple teams.

Bleacher Report - The Jacksonville Jaguars were 4-2 and controlled the AFC South; the article said general manager James Gladstone could consider trading for cornerbacks such as Cooper DeJean or Sauce Gardner.

Heavy NFL - Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs had returned earlier in the month after time on the commissioner’s exempt list.

Heavy NFL - Indianapolis’ Alec Pierce was unavailable, and Josh Downs was described as on his way out; the article urged the Colts to explore acquiring Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley, whose contract was valued at $92 million.

Bleacher Report - The Jacksonville Jaguars had $3.7 million in salary-cap space and controlled the No. 22 overall pick; the article said their top trade-deadline priority was cornerback.

Bleacher Report - Jacksonville ranked 29th in net yards per pass attempt allowed and 30th in passing yards allowed.

Newsweek - The Colts reportedly rejected a major offer from an unidentified team for Taylor.

Heavy NFL - The Colts announced two roster moves amid ongoing trade rumors; the article excerpt did not specify the moves.

Heavy NFL - Bill Huber reported that the Packers were genuinely interested in acquiring Taylor from the Colts and were considering a potential trade.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots freed approximately $3.3 million in salary-cap space by restructuring Hunter Henry’s contract, a move the article said could facilitate a roster upgrade.

Heavy NFL - Taylor’s wife’s Instagram activity was described as a possible hint that Denver may be her preferred destination for him.

Daily Mail Sports - The Colts were in talks to trade Taylor after a meeting with owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon about his future.

Daily Mail Sports - The article said five teams had been named in the race to acquire Taylor, but the provided text does not identify all five.

Heavy NFL - Kalshi’s prediction market assigned the Patriots a 5% chance of acquiring Taylor.

Heavy NFL - The article described Taylor as the biggest name being discussed in trade conversations.

Heavy NFL - Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner for draft capital.

Heavy NFL - The Colts appeared to have greater conviction about their plans for Taylor amid uncertainty over whether he was available in a trade.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ Week 8 opponent was the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Daily Mail Sports - The trade discussions involved the Indianapolis Colts.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots are based in New England; the Commanders were also mentioned as a possible trade suitor.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ game against Jacksonville was scheduled for Week 8.

Heavy NFL - Kalshi’s 5% estimate was reported as of 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Oct. 31, 2026.

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ trade discussions were described as occurring “this week.”

Heavy NFL - One article said the NFL trade deadline was Nov. 10.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Saints’ crowded running back room prompted discussion about which running back might be traded.

Heavy NFL - The Vikings’ alternative running-back pursuit was contingent on Taylor being too expensive or joining another team.

Bleacher Report - The article identified Jacksonville’s secondary as a liability and said improving the cornerback group was a priority.

Pro Football Network - The NFL executive’s concern about losing the locker room was linked to the trade speculation involving Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Taylor.

Heavy NFL - Green Bay was seeking answers for its running game, which had not established a consistent ground-game rhythm and had left quarterback Jordan Love carrying a heavier load than the team preferred.

The Colts are discussing a Jonathan Taylor trade after meeting with him about his future. Green Bay is interested, while Indianapolis reportedly rejected a major offer from another team. New England also looms as a possible destination, but Taylor’s trade remains uncertain.