Colts running back Jonathan Taylor draws trade talk after GM firing
The gist
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor ran for 94 yards and a touchdown in a 26-20 loss to the Titans.
His 12-game streak without 100 rushing yards and Chris Ballard's firing fuel trade speculation.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2026Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts.
- Oct 15, 2026AP reported the Colts would try to get Taylor back on track against the Titans; Yahoo Sports reported he had surfaced as a potential trade candidate.
- Oct 16, 2026Previews noted Taylor had not rushed for 100 yards in 12 consecutive games and was averaging 3.9 yards per carry entering Week 6.