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Multiple Teams Show Interest in Colts Running Back Jonathan Taylor
Multiple teams are interested in trading for Jonathan Taylor, the Indianapolis Colts’ All-Pro running back.
The interest comes as the Colts approach the November 10 trade deadline and are seen as potentially open to deals.
Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million contract extension this summer and is signed through 2028.
Trading him this year could leave the Colts with more than $20 million in dead money, according to the contract details described.
The Colts have already traded away several core players, but owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has said the team expects to compete and improve.
No Taylor trade has been confirmed, and interested teams are still assessing what the Colts would ask for.
Multiple teams are open to acquiring Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to ESPN reporting cited by Pro Football Rumors.
Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension this summer and is under contract through 2028.
The Colts could face more than $20 million in dead money if they trade him this year.
The Colts are approaching the November 10 trade deadline amid speculation that the team may be willing to trade players.
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon said the team expects to compete, improve and win, signaling it is not necessarily planning a fire sale.
- Who
- Multiple interested teams and Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.
- What
- Teams are open to acquiring Taylor in a trade.
- When
- Ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.
- Where
- Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Why
- Teams are exploring the Colts’ asking price as the team appears headed toward a rebuild.
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The Colts traded Zaire Franklin and Michael Pittman Jr. and let Braden Smith leave in free agency before cutting Kenny Moore.
Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension.
Pro Football Rumors reported that multiple teams were open to acquiring Taylor.
The Colts’ trade deadline is approaching.
- Interested teams
- Multiple
- Contract extension
- Two years, $44 million
- Contract through
- 2028
- Potential dead money
- More than $20 million if traded this year
- Trade deadline
- November 10
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