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Jonathan Taylor agrees to 2-year, $44M extension with Colts
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Key Points:
- The Indianapolis Colts and star running back Jonathan Taylor have agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension with a maximum value of $47 million and $39 million guaranteed, making it the third-largest running back deal in NFL history.
- The contract extension keeps Taylor under contract through the 2028 season, following his previous deal that was set to expire after the 2024 season.
- Taylor led the NFL last season in rushing attempts (323) and touchdowns (18), while also achieving career highs in receptions and receiving yards, demonstrating durability and productivity after injury concerns in prior years.
- This deal follows a trend of increasing contract values for running backs, highlighted by recent big contracts for Bijan Robinson and Saquon Barkley, signaling a shift in the valuation of the running back position.
- Taylor is the second-leading rusher in Colts history with 7,598 yards, trailing only Hall of Famer Edgerrin James, and he views recent high draft picks of running backs as indicative of changing perceptions about the position.
