Jonathan Taylor trade talks 'active and ongoing' as Colts now fielding calls on All-Pro running back: report

Multiple teams have reached out to the Colts amid their fire sale to see if Taylor is available, per ESPN and NFL Network.The talks "are said to be active and ongoing."Among those teams who have called the Colts and owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon are the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEIndianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor takes off on a run Sunday, Oct.
18, 2026, during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.(USA TODAY Network)ESPN also reported that at least one offer included a second-round draft pick with additional compensation for Taylor.The Colts have already made it clear they would be sellers before the Nov.
10 NFL trade deadline following the firing of GM Chris Ballard after a 10-year stint with the franchise.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson, their All-Pro guard and former first-round pick, to the Seahawks.
Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner also reunited with the San Francisco 49ers just hours after Nelson was dealt this past week.Wide receiver Josh Downs, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, also reportedly requested a trade.The Colts have reportedly told teams he’s worth a third-round pick, though they wish to keep him if possible despite the trade request.Taylor, on the other hand, has expressed his desire to stay put in Indianapolis, but he also understands that’s out of his control.
The Colts made it clear they’re looking to accumulate draft picks amid a season where they’re 2-5 in the AFC South.Irsay-Gordon and Taylor reportedly met this week and had an "in-depth conversation to discuss the future," per ESPN.It is believed Irsay-Gordon would like Taylor to be a part of the Colts’ rebuild, though the franchise understands the type of return Taylor, who just signed a two-year extension befo...