Giants Show Strong Interest in Jonathan Taylor Trade

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The Giants were reportedly keen on Jonathan Taylor.

NBC Sports - Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is reportedly drawing interest from the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers.

NBC Sports - The Denver Broncos were described as a less likely fit because they already have a surplus of running backs.

Heavy NFL - The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly among the teams interested in Taylor.

Heavy NFL - The Seattle Seahawks were not considered a serious contender to acquire Taylor.

Heavy NFL - The Packers had shown interest in Taylor.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Giants were expected to pursue moves to improve their chances of winning the NFC East, a title they had not won since 2011; running back and defensive tackle were identified as positions to watch.

NBC Sports - The Giants and Bengals were described as teams that “make all the sense in the world” as potential destinations for Taylor; Green Bay was also described as a fit.

NBC Sports - Taylor was described as able to “blow their other backs out of the water” if the Broncos pursued him.

NBC Sports - The Colts could likely be taken at their word that acquiring Taylor would require an “overpay”; the article characterized him as effectively the Colts’ franchise player.

Heavy NFL - It was unclear whether Minnesota or another interested team would surrender the draft capital needed to acquire Taylor.

Heavy NFL - Taylor remained a member of the Colts in the article’s account, and it was unclear whether the team would trade him.

Heavy NFL - The article said that if the Colts traded Taylor, the weekend described would be his final one with the team.

Heavy NFL - A separate headline characterized Taylor as an All-Pro running back trade target.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Taylor plays for the Indianapolis Colts.

Heavy NFL - The Colts were scheduled to play the Dallas Cowboys.

WHEN:

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

Heavy NFL - The Colts-Cowboys game was described as taking place on Sunday.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The Colts’ reported demand for an overpay reflects Taylor’s status as what the article called the team’s franchise player.

Heavy NFL - The potential trade was discussed in the context of the approaching NFL trade deadline.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - A team seeking to acquire Taylor would need to provide the Colts with sufficient draft capital, according to the article.

Jonathan Taylor is drawing reported interest from the Giants, Vikings, Bengals, and Packers. The Colts reportedly want an overpay, and a deal would require significant draft capital. Taylor remains with Indianapolis as the NFL trade deadline approaches.