The football world witnessed the rise of a superstar in 2021 in form of Jonathan Taylor, the talented running back of the Indianapolis Colts.
Despite his success, Taylor faced a challenging season as the Colts struggled to find their footing, resulting in a disappointing 4-12-1 record.
Now, rumors are floating around that Taylor desires to part ways with the Colts.
Taylor, who is entering the last year of rookie contract, has found himself at cross roads as sources confirm that, even though a few teams are interested in the running back, the “contract he is expecting is the challenge”
During the Colts’ routine practice on a Saturday night, Irsay invited Jonathan Taylor for a private conversation.
Shortly after which, rumors regarding Taylor’s possible trade request started to emerge.
Well, Irsay promptly dismissed these stories, stating that he has no plans yet to trade Taylor, stating, ” Not now. Not in October.”
However, on the contrary to Irsay’s initial statement, recent reports suggest that the Colts have reconsidered their position on Taylor’s future, and have made an intriguing move by granting the All-Pro running back with the permission to seek a trade.
According to sources, the Colts are strictly seeking a first-round draft pick or a collection of picks that equates to one.
While Taylor has proven his worth on the field, teams must assess the long-term investment and salary cap implications associated with his desired extension.
Meanwhile, with Taylor entering the last year of his rookie contract, and with his ankle still being a problem, and being no the PUP list, the fact that he still wants to be the highest paid running back in NFL history has raised several questions.
