Patriots emerge as suitors for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor before trade deadline
The gist
The Patriots' odds of landing Colts running back Jonathan Taylor jumped to about 24% before Tuesday's 4 p.m.
New England's backfield injuries made a deal more urgent, but no trade is confirmed.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026NFL.com lists Colts running back Jonathan Taylor among potential trade-deadline landing spots, noting Indianapolis recently fired longtime GM Chris Ballard and traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.
- Nov 4, 2026WEEI lists acquiring Taylor (or Derrick Henry) as a possible Patriots move before the Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. ET deadline, with New England at 5-3.
- Nov 6, 2026NFL.com says TreVeyon Henderson's unexpected medical emergency gives the Patriots more incentive to upgrade the backfield, with Rhamondre Stevenson averaging 3.8 yards per carry.
Key terms
- Pro Bowl
- The annual all-star game of the National Football League featuring the league's star players.
- rushing title
- In the NFL, the honor given to the player who records the most rushing yards in a season.
Source: Wikipedia