# Colts may trade Jonathan Taylor before deadline

> Colts could trade Jonathan Taylor and others ahead of trade deadline.
- Title: Colts may trade Jonathan Taylor before deadline · NBC Sports
- Summary: Colts could trade Jonathan Taylor and others ahead of trade deadline. Colts may trade running back Jonathan Taylor to teams like Vikings, Broncos, or…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-colts-could-trade-jonathan-taylor-and-or-others-before-the-deadline
- Published: 2026-10-25T12:45:15.429+00:00
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- Topics: indianapolis colts, jonathan taylor, nfl, trade deadline, viking, seahawks, denver broncos, deforest buckner, quenton nelson, grover stewart, sports
## Colts consider trade moves
The Colts could trade veteran players like Jonathan Taylor before the trade deadline to improve their 2-4 record.
## Jonathan Taylor trade target
The Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Vikings are among teams that have or are expected to ponder a trade for running back Jonathan Taylor.
## Taylor's contract details
The Colts gave Taylor a two-year $44 million extension with a 2027 cap charge of $10 million and $16.02 million in 2027 compensation.
## Trade candidates
Other potential trade candidates include defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, guard Quenton Nelson, and defensive tackle Grover Stewart.
## Trade deadline impact
The Colts have 16 days until the trade deadline and must decide whether to trade players after three games against Vikings, Jaguars, and Cowboys.
## 2027 cap implications
A trade would shift Taylor's final two years to his next team with $16.02 million in 2027 and $17.98 million in 2028 compensation.
## Trade deadline consequences
The Colts' next GM may prefer Taylor moving forward or whatever they get for him, depending on the trade outcome.
## Key takeaway

Colts may trade running back Jonathan Taylor to teams like Vikings, Broncos, or Seahawks before deadline to improve 2027 cap situation.