Four NFL Teams Weighed Trade for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
The Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers were weighing a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to Sports Illustrated. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Taylor remained on the Colts roster amid the speculation, NBC Sports reported. The Colts were maintaining a high asking price for the player, Bleacher Report said. Fox Sports reported the Colts had opened trade talks for Taylor. Bleacher Report noted the Giants and Vikings were the most active teams pursuing the trade.
ProFootballRumors. com said the Colts were seeking at least a second-round pick and might also move a cornerback and a veteran receiver. Stampede Blue added the Colts were looking for a first-round selection, with the Vikings, Giants, Broncos, Seahawks, Bengals and Packers among the interested clubs. Sports Illustrated observed the Broncos held the top betting odds to acquire Taylor.