Will The Colts Trade Jonathan Taylor? Which Teams Would Be A Good Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was the 41st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Taylor had an excellent college career, totaling 926 rushing attempts for 6,174 yards and 50 touchdowns in three years at Wisconsin.

More importantly, the former Badger had an outstanding rookie. He had 232 rushing attempts for 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2020. The following year Taylor had a breakout season. The superstar running back had 332 rushing attempts for 1,811 yards and 18 touchdowns, leading the NFL in all three categories.

Unfortunately, the former Wisconsin star struggled with injuries last year. He missed six games and left others early because of multiple ankle injuries. Taylor had 192 rushing attempts for 861 yards and four touchdowns in 2022.

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Will The Colts Trade Jonathan Taylor?

The superstar running back has been the focal point of the NFL news world for the past several weeks. Taylor wants a contract extension or to get traded to a team that will give him a long-term contract. Owner Jim Irsay has refused to negotiate a long-term contract or explore trade possibilities.

However, the Colts gave the superstar running back permission to seek a trade earlier today.

Which Teams Would Be A Good Fit For Jonathan Taylor?

Some believe Indianapolis is letting Taylor explore the trade market in an attempt to lower the price of his contract demands. However, the Colts reportedly have a significant asking price for the superstar running back. The team wants a first-round pick or a package of draft capital that equates to a first-round selection in exchange for Taylor.

Week 1 of the regular season kicks off in under three weeks, meaning a trade might be hard to complete before open night. However, the most likely landing spot is the Miami Dolphins.

The Dolphins’ third-round rookie De’Von Achane suffered a shoulder injury in the team’s preseason game over the weekend. Reportedly Miami is interested in the superstar running back. Furthermore, they have a history of parting with first-round draft picks.

They traded a first-round pick to move up for Jaylen Waddle in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Dolphins also gave up first-round selections for Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb.

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