Jonathan Taylor is the biggest prize hanging over the NFL trade market right now, and the clock is seriously ticking. With just one week left until the trade deadline, the Colts have already made some seriously bold moves, shipping out team leaders like Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
The Superstar on the Block
Talk about a head-scratcher, right? Taylor just signed an extension that runs through 2028, and the Colts are confident they can rake in “ample draft capital” for him. And why wouldn’t they? Through 2025, this guy piled up 7,598 rushing yards and 69 touchdowns. He led the entire NFL in rushing with a massive 1,811 yards in his second season, and he’s punched in 18 rushing TDs in two different seasons. This year alone, he’s ripped off 610 yards on the ground, averaging 4.1 yards per carry, with 8 touchdowns, and five runs going for at least 20 yards. He’s even topped 90 yards in five games this season.
The Week 8 Question Mark and the Looming Deadline
But here’s the kicker, folks. In Week 8, Taylor got a measly 8 carries for only 23 yards. What’s up with that? It’s a huge shift from his usual production, and you gotta wonder if it’s impacting his trade value or if the Colts are just managing him. Either way, the buzz is real, and multiple teams are reportedly hot on his trail, all looking at their current running back situations. The deadline is set for 4 p.m. ET next Tuesday, November 10, 2026. That’s it. Seven days.
So, will the Colts actually pull the trigger on a Jonathan Taylor trade and get that “ample draft capital” they’re after? Or will he stay put in Indy, leaving everyone to wonder what Week 8 was all about? This is going to be one wild final week leading up to the deadline. Get ready.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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