JonathanTaylor

News: 1 hour agoThe Colts informed Taylor that he won't be traded before Tuesday's deadline, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.

Spin: In order to move Taylor, Indianapolis was reportedly seeking a blockbuster trade package on par with what Carolina received in exchange for Christian McCaffrey back in 2022, but Pelissero relays that inquiring teams offered no more than a second-round pick as the best asset in any trade pitch. As a result, Taylor -- who is under contract through 2028 -- will stick around in Indianapolis through the remainder of the campaign, though it's possible that the Colts entertain trade offers for the 27-year-old running back again during the offseason.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Taylor enters the 2026 season having improved in fantasy points per game in each of the past three years. Last season, he delivered his best production since his huge 2021 campaign, as he paced the NFL in carries and TDs while finishing second in carries inside the 5-yard line (19) and fourth in fantasy points. A piece of the step forward was increased usage in the passing game, as he ranked in the top 10 among backs in routes, targets, catches and receiving yards, setting career highs in each. Taylor's season likely would've been even better had QB Daniel Jones not been injured, as the running back averaged 24.8 points with Jones but 12.9 without him. Jones is expected to be ready to play in Week 1, so the 27-year-old Taylor is safe to value as a mid- to high-end RB1.