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The four NFL teams interested in potential Jonathan Taylor trade

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Gibbs, D. (2026, October 25). The four NFL teams interested in potential Jonathan Taylor trade. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/sports/the-four-nfl-teams-interested-in-potential-jonathan-taylor-trade/

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ESPN reports that four NFL teams—the Packers, Seahawks, Broncos, and Vikings—are showing interest in trading for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The Colts, currently at 2-4, are reportedly open to trade discussions following the recent firing of general manager Chris Ballard. Taylor, a seven-year veteran with an All-Pro status, has been placed in multiple trade rumors despite signing a two-year, $44 million extension earlier this season. He is leading the team in rushing yards and touchdowns so far this year.

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As of October 25, 2026, four NFL teams are reportedly interested in trading for Jonathan Taylor, the All-Pro running back from the Indianapolis Colts. The Packers, Seahawks, Broncos, and Vikings have all considered acquiring Taylor, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Talks between the Colts and Packers over Taylor resurfaced after the Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, signaling a potential roster shake-up. In August 2023, the Colts sought young wide receiver Christian Watson from the Packers in exchange for Taylor but no deal was finalized. Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts during training camp and expressed his desire to retire there, making any trade negotiations complex given his current contract status.

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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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Donovan Gibbs

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🔮 The deal never materialized, but talks could resurface as the Packers look to bring Taylor back to Wisconsin, where he starred for the Badgers in college.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · The four NFL teams interested in potential Jonathan Taylor trade

🔮 The former quarterback, now a studio analyst, said he couldn’t imagine making a similar throw in that situation.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Kirk Herbstreit doesn’t hold back after Arch Manning interception: ‘Didn’t make a lot of sense’

🔮 Auburn couldn’t overcome the 21-point deficit as LSU handily defeated the Tigers 38-17.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · ESPN host had enough of Auburn mascot’s antics: ‘I’m gonna punch the tiger’

🔮 Although the Gamecocks are 1-1 in the month of October, they are second in the SEC in total offense and ninth in total defense at this point of the season, maybe giving some of Daniel’s play on words some credence.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Tim Tebow, SEC Network crew lose it as Chase Daniel keeps making raunchy reference

🔮 Now, she maybe felt like she was forced to make a decision.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Charles Barkley has a problem with Aaron Rodgers putting QB’s exes on blast

🔮 Veteran free agent addition Josh Williams, who signed a two-year, $8 million contract in March, started in Taylor’s place, returning from injured reserve Saturday.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Robert Saleh benches $58 million Titans corner for Colts game

🔮 “When I think about Bear, you could see him on film in high school,” Freeman said.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · BYU’s Bear Bachmeier had ‘some receipts kept’ after Notre Dame ‘disrespected me and my family’

🔮 For next week’s matchup, Whittingham said his coaching staff will decide by Monday who will get the starting nod between Underwood and Carr, though its possible the team won’t “tip our hand,” Whittingham said, ahead of facing reigning national champion Indiana.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Michigan finally benches $12M QB Bryce Underwood for program legend’s grandson — and it pays off immediately

🔮 Ohio State will miss Julian Sayin for several weeks with an injury suffered in the fourth quarter of the Buckeyes’ 19-15 win over No. 5 Indiana on Saturday afternoon, leaving the nation’s fourth-ranked team without its star quarterback during a pivotal stretch of the season.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Julian Sayin to miss multiple weeks after suffering injury in Ohio State crusher

🔮 Rodgers, in what he has said will be his last NFL season, has thrown for 1,234 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions through five games.

2026-10-17 · assertive framing · Aaron Rodgers is ‘like the Simon Cowell’ of the Steelers with his famed receiver quizzes

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The noise is growing that the Indianapolis Colts (2-4) plan to sell at the trade deadline, with other NFL general managers interested in players on both sides of the ball. asserted

managers → grow → ball

Johnathan Taylor is the centerpiece for most of those conversations, as the All-Pro running back has been placed in multiple trade rumors. asserted

back → place → rumors

The Packers, Seahawks, Broncos and Vikings are some of the teams that have contemplated and are considering the possibility of trading for the star running back, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. uncertain

that → contemplate → Schefter

The Packers explored a Taylor trade in August 2023, when the Colts sought young wide receiver Christian Watson and additional compensation. asserted

Colts → explore → Watson

The deal never materialized, but talks could resurface as the Packers look to bring Taylor back to Wisconsin, where he starred for the Badgers in college. uncertain

he → materialize → college

Moving on from Taylor is an unsettling revelation for Colts fans, as the seven-year veteran signed a two-year, $44 million extension during training camp. asserted

veteran → move → camp

Taylor showed pleasure in getting the deal done, even mentioning his aspirations of retiring in Indianapolis. asserted

deal → show → Indianapolis

The 27-year-old Taylor is still due the rest of his nearly $7 million base salary this year, followed by $16 million next season and nearly $18 million in 2028. asserted

Taylor → follow → 2028

Taylor has held up his end of the bargain so far this season, rushing for 492 yards and seven touchdowns. asserted

Taylor → hold → yards

He is also averaging four yards per carry behind a lackluster Colts offensive line. asserted

He → average → line

After firing general manager Chris Ballard, the Indianapolis Colts sent a signal to the rest of the NFL to take a closer look at their roster for potential trade opportunities. asserted

Colts → fire → opportunities

Other key pieces the Colts are willing to part ways with are defensive tackle Deforest Buckner and one of the best interior offensive linemen in the NFL, Quentin Nelson. asserted

Colts → part → NFL

The four NFL teams interested in potential Jonathan Taylor trade

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