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Jonathan Taylor Stays With Colts
Colts keep running back Jonathan Taylor at trade deadline after demanding first-round pick.
In brief
Colts keep running back Jonathan Taylor at trade deadline after demanding first-round pick. Indianapolis Colts retain Jonathan Taylor for 2026 trade deadline after refusing trade offers without first-round pick. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Colts keep Taylor
Indianapolis Colts decided to keep 27-year-old running back Jonathan Taylor at 2026 NFL trade deadline.
Trade demands
Colts required first-round pick to trade Taylor, turning down second-round picks and more.
Why keep Taylor
Colts overcompensated after trading Quenton Nelson for 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick.
Taylor's value
Taylor averages fifth-most rushing yards per game (88.8) in NFL history.
The bottom line
Indianapolis Colts retain Jonathan Taylor for 2026 trade deadline after refusing trade offers without first-round pick.
