According to a report from The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts will keep running back Jonathan Taylor through Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
Despite multiple teams offering a second-round pick and additional compensation,the Colts held out for a blockbuster offer that ultimately never materialized.
Originally selected by Indianapolis in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Wisconsin, the 5-foot-10, 226-pound running back has established himself as one of the league’s elite offensive weapons, earning three Pro Bowl selections, a first-team All-Pro nod, an NFL rushing title in 2021, and league-leading rushing touchdown honors in both 2021 and 2025.
Over 93 career games, the 27-year-old has rushed 1,712 times for 8,254 yards and 77 touchdowns at an impressive 4.8 yards per carry, while also catching 213 passes for 1,689 yards and seven scores.
Taylor remains under contract for two seasons following the 2026 campaign, carrying a salary cap hit of just over $16 million in 2027 and $17.98 million in 2028 before hitting free agency in 2029 at age 30.
