The Indianapolis Colts didn't trade running back Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday's deadline at 4 p.m. ET.
Multiple teams offered the Colts trade packages that included a second-round pick, but the franchise wanted a "blockbuster" offer to consider moving its offensive star, sources told The Ringer's Tom Pelissero.
Indianapolis reportedly made Taylor available a couple of weeks ago. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed Sunday that his team had pulled a trade offer that included second- and fifth-round picks.
The Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings were other clubs rumored to be interested in Taylor.
"I think you play every game like it's your last. But at the end of the day, this has been a spot where I've grown up," Taylor said after Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys. "After college, you're trying to grow up, you're starting a family, and you really embrace this city and the people. You're just like, 'This place helped shape me into the man I am today.' I'm very grateful for the city of Indianapolis."
Taylor has been with the Colts since they selected him in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Wisconsin. He's earned three Pro Bowl nods and one first-team All-Pro nomination during his career. He's also run for 1,000-plus yards four times in seven seasons, including in 2025, when he led the league with 18 rushing touchdowns.
The 27-year-old has played in all nine of Indianapolis' games this season, posting 656 rushing yards on 161 carries along with eight touchdowns. His 4.1 yards-per-carry mark ranks 21st among 35 qualifying running backs, according to TruMedia.
Indianapolis also decided to hold onto starting quarterback Daniel Jones.
Indianapolis is in the midst of a disappointing season at 2-7. The Colts have traded a slew of players over the last few weeks, including DeForest Buckner, Quenton Nelson, Josh Downs, and Keenan Allen.
