Jonathan Taylor, Colts appear to be growing apart on potential extension

Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor is eligible for an extension, but the chances of the two sides striking a deal appear to be getting worse by the day. While not asserting that he’s poised to be traded, a report by ESPN on Friday said the situation between Taylor and the Colts is “unraveling” … Read more

Colts owner Jim Irsay says it’s ‘inappropriate’ for running backs to renegotiate ratified CBA

This offseason, we’ve learned that it’s a bad time to be an NFL running back. Three star running backs were slapped with the franchise tag, four-time Pro Bowler Dalvin Cook was straight-up released and Austin Ekeler was denied his request for an extension, and didn’t find much interest on the trade market either. Ekeler said … Read more

Colts not in a rush to extend RB Jonathan Taylor — and they don’t need to be

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Colts general manager Chris Ballard doesn’t sound pressed to get an extension done with star running back Jonathan Taylor.  Asked about it by reporters Tuesday ahead of training camp, amid speculation of Taylor’s unhappiness with his contract and the general deflated state of the running-back market, Ballard multiple times brought up … Read more