The Indianapolis Colts appear willing to consider trade offers for running back Jonathan Taylor. Several teams have contacted the club as it looks to move players, and discussions are described as active and ongoing.
The Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks are among the teams said to have reached out to the Colts and owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon. At least one proposal reportedly included a second-round pick, along with additional compensation.
Indianapolis signaled it could become a seller before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, following the firing of general manager Chris Ballard after a decade with the franchise.
The Colts have already traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and sent defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back to the San Francisco 49ers. Receiver Josh Downs, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, has also reportedly asked to be traded. The Colts have told interested teams they value him at a third-round pick, though they would prefer to keep him if possible.
Taylor has said he wants to remain in Indianapolis, while acknowledging that the decision is not his to make. At 2-5 in the AFC South, the Colts are looking to add draft capital as they consider their longer-term plans.
Irsay-Gordon and Taylor reportedly met this week for a detailed discussion about what comes next. Irsay-Gordon is believed to want Taylor involved in the team’s rebuild, but the Colts also recognize the kind of return they might get for the running back, who signed a two-year extension shortly before this season began.
The trades involving Nelson and Buckner have brought Indianapolis a 2027 third-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder. The Colts do not own their 2027 first-round selection; it went to the New York Jets in the 2025 deal for cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Before Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Taylor said he had not heard anything about a possible trade. He said he was proud to be with the Colts, as Nelson and Buckner had been, but understood that circumstances could lead to a move. He added that he hoped it would not come to that.
Coach Shane Steichen is also trying to keep the team focused on the upcoming game and the players still on the roster. Losing Nelson, a key presence at left guard, and Buckner, a veteran leader on defense, is difficult with an important divisional matchup ahead.
Still, the front office is weighing its options with the future in mind rather than concentrating only on the rest of the 2026 season.
If Indianapolis does trade Taylor, the acquiring team would be getting one of the league’s top running backs. The 27-year-old has rushed for at least 1,100 yards in four of his six NFL seasons. Through seven games this year, he has 587 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, putting him on pace for another strong campaign.
