Colts Consider Trading Jonathan Taylor and Potentially Other Players

Indianapolis is reportedly preparing to trade All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor as part of a broader roster overhaul. Sources say several teams, including the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, have shown interest. The Colts are said to have received offers that include a second-round draft pick, which a general manager told Casino Guru News’ Jason La Canfora would likely be the baseline for any deal.

Taylor, 27, is under a two-year, $44 million extension that becomes fully guaranteed for the 2027 season on February 19. The timing of a trade could affect how the contract is structured beyond 2026.

The Broncos were mentioned as a possible destination, though recent reporting suggests they may be monitoring the market rather than committing to a trade. Indianapolis also appears ready to move a cornerback, according to a senior executive who said the team “wants to move a corner.” Veteran cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward are identified as potential trade pieces.

Gardner, 25, is under a four-year, $120.4 million contract with a $24.95 million guarantee for 2027, creating significant dead-money implications if he is dealt. Ward, 30, is on a three-year, $54 million deal and is contemplating retirement after three concussions in 2025; his contract includes a $12.98 million base salary for the current season and modest guarantees for 2026.

The Colts’ willingness to move multiple assets indicates a strategic shift toward rebuilding, with the team seeking to acquire higher draft capital while managing sizable contract obligations.