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Colts in ‘active talks’ to trade Jonathan Taylor in potential NFL blockbuster — and Giants are interested

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Sanchez, M. W. (2026, October 31). Colts in ‘active talks’ to trade Jonathan Taylor in potential NFL blockbuster — and Giants are interested. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/31/sports/colts-in-active-talks-to-trade-jonathan-taylor-in-potential-nfl-blockbuster/

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As of October 31, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts are in "active talks" to trade star running back Jonathan Taylor, according to ESPN. The Colts, having already traded away key players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner due to a poor start to their season with only a 2-5 record, are considering moving Taylor, who at 27 is one of the league’s top backs coming off a year where he led in rushing touchdowns (18) and yards (1,585). The New York Giants, among other teams like the Broncos, Packers, Vikings, and Seahawks, have expressed interest in acquiring Taylor. The Giants' running back situation has been problematic all season, with recent issues including the release of Najee Harris and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s injury.

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The Colts’ fire sale could include a three-time Pro Bowler, and the Giants are interested. uncertain

Giants → include → Bowler

Indianapolis, which already traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner amid a 2-5 start, is reportedly in ongoing talks to send out star running back Jonathan Taylor, too. uncertain

which → trade → Taylor

According to ESPN, the white-flag-waving Colts are open, but maybe not determined, to trade Taylor, one of the better backs in football, 27 and just one year removed from leading the league with 18 rushing touchdowns plus 1,585 rushing yards. uncertain

Colts → accord → touchdowns

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy confirmed that the Giants are interested in Taylor, and other teams listed in the report as believed to have expressed interest are the Broncos, Packers, Vikings and Seahawks. asserted

teams → confirm → interest

Najee Harris was released. asserted

Harris → release → ?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury that is not expected to be season-ending. asserted

that → expect → injury

Remaining in a running backs room that has not featured one lead back are Cam Skattebo — who was punished as recently as Week 6, when fumbling issues meant he didn’t receive a carry — Devin Singletary and the recently signed Greg Desrosiers Jr., an undrafted back who was on the Chargers’ practice squad. asserted

who → remain → squad

Taylor would be an immediate and proven upgrade with 8,185 career rushing yards, which is the second-most in Colts history. asserted

which → prove → history

He also is young enough that the Colts could envision he would be part of their next good team, but he would have plenty of value on the trade market and add to the draft hauls they already received for Nelson and Buckner. uncertain

they → envision → Nelson

According to The Ringer, the Colts have already rejected a package of a 2027 second-round draft pick plus an additional pick. uncertain

Colts → accord → pick

ESPN reported the Colts could use the 2022 Christian McCaffrey trade as precedent. uncertain

Colts → report → precedent

The 49ers sent second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks to the Panthers for the then-26-year-old star running back. asserted

49ers → send → back

For his part, Taylor said he has not requested a trade. asserted

he → say → trade

“I’m always proud to wear the horseshoe,” Taylor told reporters this week. asserted

Taylor → ’m → reporters

Colts in ‘active talks’ to trade Jonathan Taylor in potential NFL blockbuster — and Giants are interested

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