Colts Seek 1st-Round Pick for Jonathan Taylor as Broncos Reassess Trade Cost
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · Nov 5
Colts Seek 1st-Round Pick for Jonathan Taylor as Broncos Reassess Trade Cost
3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Nov 5
Summary
Indianapolis is holding out for a first-round return for Jonathan Taylor, despite reportedly receiving at least one offer built around a second-round pick plus more compensation.
That price complicates Denver's pursuit ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, because the Broncos have made only two first-round picks in the past five years and need to protect draft capital.
Taylor, 27, signed a two-year, $44 million extension this summer, and Denver would have to weigh that contract and his workload against an offense that ranks last in the NFL on third down.
Denver also has in-house alternatives: Jonah Coleman has emerged, RJ Harvey is expected back from injured reserve within weeks, and Sean Payton said J.K. Dobbins remains a major part of the plan.
If the Colts do not lower their ask, the Broncos could pivot to a cheaper committee fit such as Tennessee's Tony Pollard rather than pay a premium for a clear-cut No. 1 back.