Here’s everything we know about a potential trade for the Colts’ star.
Jonathan Taylor’s time with the Colts is coming to an end, and everyone knows it. The team is entering a complete teardown and rebuild, meaning that after six-and-a-half seasons the running back effectively said goodbye to the fans on Sunday following the team’s loss to Dallas.
Taylor appeared destined to become the No. 1 rusher in franchise history, needing only a shade over 1,000 yards to pass Edgerrin James. Instead, he will be locked in second place, remembered fondly as a no-nonsense rusher who kept the Colts afloat during some of their most difficult times in the post-Andrew Luck era. A constant throughout the noise, the big question remaining is “where will he go?” and here’s the latest being reported on where Taylor could end up.
New York Giants
The Giants are reportedly out on the idea of making a deal for Taylor. They are turning their attention towards a need on the interior defensive line, and would rather make a move there — according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.
Taylor would have been a huge addition to a team in need of running help, but it seems the Giants are more convinced that Cam Skattebo can bounce back from injury, and with a bolstered interior DL presence they will be set for a playoff run.
The Colts are poised to take whatever the best offer in on Tuesday
Pro Football Talk has reported that Indianapolis are set on trading Taylor, which likely precipitated his comments on Sunday — knowing he would be going somewhere this week. Seemingly, the Colts have no preference on where he might end up, simply being willing to deal him to whoever gives them the best offer.
It had previously been reported that Indianapolis was looking for a haul like Carolina received for Christian McCaffrey. That trade netted a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th round pick — though it seems increasingly unlikely the Colts will get as much as that deal.
A handful of teams could make a trade for Taylor
- The Vikings are garnering a lot of attention when it comes to Taylor as a means to mitigate their woeful passing game
- San Francisco is a dark horse candidate to shore-up their offense in case Christian McCaffrey can’t remain healthy
- Cleveland could be a team to watch considering they are within striking distance of the AFC North’s top, and Quinshon Judkins has been inconsistent
- The Patriots will be another team to watch. Their lack of a reliable run game has put too much pressure on Drake Maye to carry the offense. A legitimate three-down back could make a huge impact for them