The Indianapolis Colts perplexed many fans after reportedly declining to trade Jonathan Taylor to the New York Giants in exchange for second and fifth-round draft picks. Big Blue itself was pretty miffed and pulled its offer before Tuesday's deadline. Potential Hall of Fame offensive lineman Quenton Nelson is now on the Seattle Seahawks, the quarterback situation is seemingly in flux and the star running back is turning 28 years old in January. When considering all those factors, it is hard to see Taylor's value increasing league-wide. Don't tell that to Indy, though.

A trade is still a possibility before the 2027 campaign begins. “He remains in Indianapolis, {but} my understanding is he could be available after the season,” insider James Palmer told the NFL on Prime Video Postgame Show after the Washington Commanders came back to beat the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. “There's going to be a market. He could possibly be on the move there.”

Going over the moves that didn't happen at the trade deadline on our @NFLonPrime postgame show. pic.twitter.com/isA6CVv4jy

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) November 13, 2026

Teams will have more options at their disposal once the offseason hits. Yes, there may not be an attainable RB who boasts Taylor's credentials, but when weighing cost and risk, it is plausible that the Taylor market cools. If the former rushing king and two time rushing touchdowns leader finishes the year strong despite minimal help around him, then the Colts could indeed get the bidding war they want. It might be a bit more complicated, however.

The new full-time general manager could cut ties with Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson and choose another quarterback in the NFL Draft. If so, they may want an impactful and experienced ball-carrier to help ease the transition. Fans are also attached to No. 28.

Nevertheless, retaining Jonathan Taylor only to potentially ship him out four to six months later might be a tough sell. More than anything, the Colts (2-7) need to look like they know what they are doing. Perhaps owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon has a compelling plan in place, but until the public can wrap their head around it, despondency will fill Lucas Oil Stadium.

Jonathan Taylor will try to do something about that in Sunday's matchup versus the Miami Dolphins (1-7).