Update (Nov. 11): Taylor stays. The Colts kept Jonathan Taylor at the deadline. According to reports, they turned down several offers of second-round picks and would only accept a "blockbuster" deal. Indianapolis did trade Josh Downs to the Chiefs and Keenan Allen to the 49ers. Every deadline deal.
The Jonathan Taylor trade talks are getting serious. According to ESPN, the Indianapolis Colts have received an offer of a second-round pick "and more" for their star running back. They want much more than that.
The trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4:00 pm ET (2:30 am Wednesday in Sri Lanka).
Remember: this is a report of trade talks, not a done deal.
What the Colts want
According to ESPN, Indianapolis is looking for a return similar to the Christian McCaffrey trade. In 2022, Carolina sent McCaffrey to San Francisco for second-, third- and fourth-round picks plus a fifth.
The Colts also see Taylor as someone who could stay and be part of their rebuild, so they don’t have to sell him cheap. Unlike Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, he isn’t on an expiring contract.
Who wants him?
ESPN reported on Oct. 31 that five teams have shown interest:
| Team | Why it makes sense |
|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | No. 1 in our Week 9 power rankings; could push for a title |
| Green Bay Packers | Contender looking for more offense |
| Minnesota Vikings | Lost their first game in Week 8; now starting Carson Wentz |
| New York Giants | Lead the NFC East; looking for a running back, per ESPN |
| Seattle Seahawks | Defending champs; already added Quenton Nelson |
The Giants stand out. ESPN’s Nov. 7 report says they are actively pursuing running backs.
Taylor said this week that "no one wants uncertainty."
The rest of the Colts’ sale
Indianapolis is listening on several players:
| Player | Position | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Downs | WR | Has a 4th-round offer; the Colts first asked for a 3rd. He asked for a trade. |
| Keenan Allen | WR | Drawing interest |
| Grover Stewart | DT | Drawing interest, but the Colts want more than teams are offering |
They have already traded Nelson (to Seattle) and Buckner (to San Francisco). Colts fire sale.
Three possible outcomes
- Traded by Tuesday: A contender pays a 2nd-round pick plus more picks.
- Not traded: The Colts keep Taylor as a building block for 2027.
- Last-minute deal: Many deadline trades happen in the final hours, so watch Tuesday morning US time.
Follow every deal in our NFL trade tracker. Earlier: Jonathan Taylor trade talks begin and who’s buying and selling.
Sources: ESPN – Trade talks pick up before the deadline, ESPN – Trade deadline updates, CBS Sports – Trade deadline live updates.
