# Jonathan Taylor Stays With Colts

> Colts keep running back Jonathan Taylor at trade deadline after demanding first-round pick.
- Title: Jonathan Taylor Stays With Colts · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Colts keep running back Jonathan Taylor at trade deadline after demanding first-round pick.
- Keywords: indianapolis colts, jonathan taylor, nfl trade deadline, 2026 nfl trade deadline, running back, quenton nelson, sauce gardner, seattle seahawks, new york jets, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/jonathan-taylor-stays-with-colts-nfl-trade-deadline
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:57:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indianapolis colts, jonathan taylor, nfl trade deadline, 2026 nfl trade deadline, running back, quenton nelson, sauce gardner, seattle seahawks, new york jets, 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.
## Key takeaway

Indianapolis Colts retain Jonathan Taylor for 2026 trade deadline after refusing trade offers without first-round pick.