Jonathan Taylor Trade Buzz Grows as Colts Weigh Risk and Price

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Jonathan Taylor is an Indianapolis Colts running back and a potential trade target.

Heavy NFL - The Minnesota Vikings have been linked to Taylor; Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reported that Minnesota is among the teams interested.

Newsweek - Taylor has been linked to five teams as the trade market heats up.

NBC Sports - The New York Giants are “definitely making a play” to acquire Taylor; other teams are also presumed to be interested.

Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers remain interested in Taylor, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Heavy NFL - The Denver Broncos have been linked to Taylor.

NBC Sports - Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Giants coach John Harbaugh were mentioned in connection with possible trade discussions.

Heavy NFL - Josh Downs was also active for the Colts’ game against Jacksonville.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Colts are reportedly taking trade calls for Taylor and seeking a substantial return; one report described their asking price as steep.

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ decision to keep Taylor active amid trade rumors was described as a major move.

Heavy NFL - Taylor played against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8 after the Colts had said he would play; he was not listed as inactive.

NBC Sports - Taylor was expected to play, but the Colts could change that plan if they received an offer they chose to accept.

Heavy NFL - Taylor is under contract with Indianapolis through 2028.

Heavy NFL - The Colts had two games before the trade deadline: against Jacksonville in Week 8 and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The Colts’ Week 8 game against Jacksonville was the immediate setting for the decision about whether Taylor would play.

Heavy NFL - The Colts are based in Indianapolis; the Vikings, Packers, Broncos and Giants were identified as potential trade suitors.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The NFL trade deadline was identified as Tuesday, Nov. 10.

NBC Sports - The Colts’ inactive-player list is released roughly 90 minutes before kickoff.

NBC Sports - A trade offer arriving before 11:30 a.m. ET could have changed the Colts’ plan for Taylor.

Newsweek - The trade deadline was described as rapidly approaching.

WHY:

NBC Sports - Playing Taylor while trade talks continued risked an injury that could eliminate the trade market.

Heavy NFL - The Colts would need a team to make a “big offer” to trade Taylor.

Heavy NFL - An injury to Denver players was reported as increasing the Broncos’ incentive to pursue Taylor, though the article excerpt did not identify the injured player.

HOW:

NBC Sports - Teams disclose healthy scratches through their inactive-player lists, typically about 90 minutes before kickoff; the NFL injury report does not require advance disclosure of a healthy scratch.

NBC Sports - The Giants could focus on trade efforts because they did not have a game that weekend; a call from Harbaugh to Irsay-Gordon was raised as a possible part of negotiations.

NBC Sports - The article cited the Washington Commanders’ Daron Payne as an example: trade talks stopped after he suffered a season-ending foot injury in practice.

Heavy NFL - Jordan Schultz reported that Green Bay remained interested while the Colts sought a significant trade return.

The Colts are taking calls for Jonathan Taylor, but seeking a substantial trade return. Taylor played against Jacksonville as Minnesota, the Giants, Green Bay and Denver showed interest. Indianapolis risks injury while talks continue, with the NFL trade deadline approaching.