Oct 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) dives for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Star running back Jonathan Taylor can’t help but notice the rampant speculation regarding his future with the Indianapolis Colts, and whether or not he’ll be playing for another team, like the New York Giants, by the time the NFL trade dealdine comes around on Tuesday.
“You can’t avoid it,” Taylor admitted when speaking to reporters in Indianapolis on Thursdsay. “Internet, all of that stuff. You can’t avoid it. But it’s more about trying to block that out. Let’s say you’re getting online. Whatever you’re getting online to do, go get it done. And whether you have some type of marketing obligation, get it done, and then you’re off of it. But you’re not going to avoid it, not until it’s all over.”
The Giants have been at the forefront of the Taylor sweepstakes. With the Colts on the precipice of moving their fire sale into full swing, the 27-year-old running back is believed to be the biggest name available. He also fits perfectly into first-year head coach John Harbaugh’ system in New York.
Whether or not they have the capital to pull off the blockbuster remains to be seen, but Big Blue does have its first, second, and third-round picks in 2027, which should certainly grease the wheels.
“No one wants uncertainty,” Taylor said Thursday, adding, “Until the past couple weeks, it’s kind of been the same thing. But it won’t be until Tuesday at [4 p.m. ET] where you’ll know exactly what’s going on, you’ll know exactly what the verdict is.”
In eight games this season, Taylor has rushed for 610 yards with eight touchdowns. He was held to just 23 yards rushing on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was held out for the entire fourth quarter in the blowout 42-7 loss.
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