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Multiple teams interested in trading for Colts’ Jonathan Taylor as deadline looms

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Gamba-Ellis, T. (2026, October 23). Multiple teams interested in trading for Colts’ Jonathan Taylor as deadline looms. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/sports/multiple-teams-interested-in-trading-for-colts-jonathan-taylor-as-deadline-looms/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-23 · by Thomas Gamba-Ellis

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Jonathan Taylor, the Colts' star running back who has rushed for 492 yards and seven touchdowns in six games this season, may be traded before the NFL's November 10 trade deadline. Multiple teams have expressed interest in acquiring him despite Taylor stating he hasn't given his future any thought. The speculation follows the recent firing of Colts general manager Chris Ballard after a loss to the previously winless Titans. Indianapolis has struggled since Andrew Luck retired and reached the playoffs only once, prompting a change in leadership aimed at improving the team's championship competitiveness.
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As of October 23, 2026, multiple NFL teams have expressed interest in trading for Indianapolis Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor, ahead of the trade deadline. Despite his stellar performance—Taylor has already accumulated 492 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in six games this season—the Colts' uncertain future at 2-4 makes it unclear whether they will consider trades. Taylor, who was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, is regarded as one of the league's premier running backs, having earned three Pro Bowl selections and being named All-Pro in 2021. However, he has stated that he has not given any thought to a potential trade, focusing instead on an upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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“The articles discuss different stages of potential trade activities involving Jonathan Taylor, with Article A reporting interest before any trades happen and Article B discussing a subsequent fire sale by the Colts.”
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“Article A discusses multiple teams showing interest in trading for Jonathan Taylor, while Article B specifies four particular teams interested in trading for him. The articles do not describe the exact same moment or specific incident.”
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Taylor, whom the Colts drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, has established himself as one of the league’s premier running backs in Indianapolis, earning three Pro Bowl trips along with being named All-Pro in 2021.
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🔮 Colts running back Jonathan Taylor might see himself in a new uniform come this year’s trade deadline — and a few teams are already showing interest.

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Colts running back Jonathan Taylor might see himself in a new uniform come this year’s trade deadline — and a few teams are already showing interest. uncertain
teams → see → interest
Multiple organizations throughout the NFL said they would be open to trading for Taylor, ESPN reported Thursday, but it’s uncertain that the Colts, who are 2-4 this season, would be definitive sellers. asserted
who → say → Taylor
Taylor, 27, is having another stellar season for Indianapolis, already racking up 492 rushing yards with seven touchdowns in six games. asserted
Taylor → have → games
He admitted, however, that he has not given a potential trade “any thought,” adding that he’s focused on the Colts’ game against the Vikings on Sunday. “I haven’t given any thought,” Taylor told reporters about his future. asserted
Taylor → admit → future
“That’d be crazy right now, especially because we’ve got a great Minnesota Vikings team that we have to go against. asserted
we → get → that
“I think it would be a discredit and a disservice to my teammates and this whole organization to think about what could, what should, what may be.” uncertain
what → think → teammates
Taylor, whom the Colts drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, has established himself as one of the league’s premier running backs in Indianapolis, earning three Pro Bowl trips along with being named All-Pro in 2021. asserted
Colts → draft → 2021
He signed a two-year, $44 million contract before this season started. asserted
season → sign → contract
The specific teams potentially interested in Taylor have been named as the Nov. 10 trade deadline nears. asserted
deadline → name → Taylor
The speculation surrounding Taylor comes after the Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday after their embarrassing 26-20 loss to the previously winless Titans. asserted
Colts → surround → Titans
Ballard, who took over as GM in 2017, did not experience much success after the retirement of franchise QB Andrew Luck in 2019. asserted
who → take → 2019
In the years since, Indianapolis has reached the postseason just once and has finished only two seasons with a winning record. asserted
Indianapolis → reach → record
“I am grateful to Chris for his years of service to the Colts and for everything he poured into this organization. asserted
he → pour → organization
He cared deeply about our team and our community, and we wish Chris and his family all the best,” Colts co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon said in a statement. asserted
Gordon → care → statement
“As I said at the start of the season, the sense of urgency has never been higher. asserted
sense → say → urgency
Our standard is to compete for championships, and I believe a change in leadership is necessary to meet that standard. asserted
change → compete → standard
Making this change during the season was a deliberate decision. asserted
Making → make → season
Waiting would only delay the important work that needs to begin now. asserted
that → wait → work
“We will conduct a thorough search for our next general manager and take the time necessary to identify the right leader for the future of this organization.” asserted
We → conduct → organization
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