Colts Stand Firm, Keep Jonathan Taylor Despite Trade Bids

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The Indianapolis Colts, running back Jonathan Taylor, and the Denver Broncos were involved in reported trade interest; the Colts decided to keep Taylor.

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

Heavy NFL - The Green Bay Packers were reportedly interested in trading for Taylor.

NBC Sports - Tom Pelissero, identified in the article as reporting for Netflix, reported the Colts’ decision.

Newsweek - The Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor were the subject of reports about rejected trade offers.

NY Post - The Colts, the New York Giants, and other contenders were involved in trade discussions or reported interest.

Heavy NFL - Tom Pelissero of The Ringer was cited in reporting on the Colts’ decision.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - The Colts decided not to trade Taylor, closing off a possible deal with the Broncos.

Heavy NFL - The Colts held onto Taylor despite reported Vikings interest.

Newsweek - The Colts reportedly rejected multiple major offers for Taylor.

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ asking price appeared too high for the Packers; the team planned to keep Taylor.

NBC Sports - Pelissero reported that the Colts would not trade Taylor before the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Multiple teams had offered a second-round pick and more; the Colts “wanted a blockbuster offer to even consider it.”

NY Post - The Colts made several trades while their season was described as spiraling, sending Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and DeForest Buckner and Keenan Allen to the San Francisco 49ers.

NBC Sports - The Colts also reportedly told quarterback Daniel Jones that they would not trade him before the deadline.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Colts are based in Indianapolis; the reported trade interest involved teams including Denver, Minnesota, and Green Bay.

NY Post - The reported deals sent players to the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The reported decision concerned the trade deadline at 4 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports - The Colts’ decision was reported before the 4 p.m. ET deadline; the article said there was still time to receive an offer before the deadline.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Colts reportedly considered trading Taylor for draft picks that could benefit the team for years as Indianapolis entered a rebuild.

NBC Sports - The Colts sought a “blockbuster offer” before considering a Taylor trade.

Heavy NFL - The Packers’ potential trade did not proceed because Taylor’s price appeared too high.

Indianapolis is keeping Jonathan Taylor, ending trade hopes for Denver, Minnesota, and Green Bay. The Colts reportedly rejected multiple offers, seeking a blockbuster deal before considering a trade. Indianapolis also told quarterback Daniel Jones it would not trade him before the deadline.