Sources - Colts willing to trade star RB Jonathan Taylor - ESPN
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Key Points:
- The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading star running back Jonathan Taylor, with multiple teams including the Broncos, Packers, Vikings, Giants, and Seahawks showing interest.
- Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Taylor recently had an in-depth discussion about their futures, with the team preferring to keep him but recognizing the value he could bring in a trade.
- Taylor, under contract through 2028 with manageable salary commitments, is expected to command a trade package similar to Christian McCaffrey's 2022 deal, involving multiple high-round draft picks.
- The Colts have already traded key players like Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner for draft picks and are engaged in trade talks for wide receiver Josh Downs, indicating a broader roster overhaul.
- Despite trade talks, Taylor has not requested a trade and remains committed to the team, though he acknowledges the business nature of the NFL and the possibility of being moved.
