# Colts fire GM after loss, target Jonathan Taylor

> Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after loss; Giants, Bengals could trade for RB Jonathan Taylor.
- Title: Colts fire GM after loss, target Jonathan Taylor · CBS Sports
- Summary: Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after loss; Giants, Bengals could trade for RB Jonathan Taylor. Colts fired GM Chris Ballard after 2-4 record; Giants and Bengals…
- Keywords: colts, giant, bengals, jonathan taylor, nfl, running back, trade deadline, 2027 draft picks, chase brown, j.k. dobbs, sports, fire
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/jonathan-taylor-trade-destinations-colts-rb
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:11:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colts, giant, bengals, jonathan taylor, nfl, running back, trade deadline, 2027 draft picks, chase brown, j.k. dobbs, sports
## Colts fire GM
Colts fired GM Chris Ballard after loss to winless Titans, dropping to 2-4.
## Colts' coaching issues
Colts' coach has zero postseason trips in four seasons; seat is warm.
## Colts' performance
Colts defense below average; 28th in yards per play allowed, 26th in net yards per attempt allowed.
## Jonathan Taylor's stats
Taylor had 20 touchdowns and nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage last season.
## Taylor on trade list
Jordan Dajani listed Taylor as one of five players to move by Nov. 10 deadline.
## Giants trade mock
Giants receive Taylor, Cam Skattebo, 2027 second-round pick, 2028 fourth-round pick.
## Bengals trade mock
Bengals receive Taylor, 2027 fourth-round pick; Colts get Chase Brown, 2027 second-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick.
## Broncos trade mock
Broncos receive Taylor, 2027 fifth-round pick; Colts get J.K. Dobbins, 2027 second-round pick, 2027 fourth-round pick.
## Seahawks trade mock
Seahawks receive Taylor; Colts get Jadarian Price, 2027 second-round pick.
## Vikings trade mock
Vikings receive Taylor; Colts get Jordan Mason, 2027 second-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick.
## Key takeaway

Colts fired GM Chris Ballard after 2-4 record; Giants and Bengals may trade for Jonathan Taylor to boost their running games.