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 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

Agent’s Take: Can anybody save the RB position financially? What Jonathan Taylor, other deals could look like

2023 has been a terrible year for veteran running backs. The number of running backs with contracts averaging $12 million per year or more has been cut in half thanks to releases and pay cuts. There were eight at the end of last season. Four remain.  NFL teams exercised fiscal restraint with running backs in … Read more