As the Colts’ firesale starts with Quentin Nelson and DeForest Buckner, a looming possibility exists that Indy deals Jonathan Taylor.
Taylor still has two years left on a contract he signed in 2026. However, his contract features no guaranteed money after the 2026 season.
It could leave Indianapolis searching for a trade partner as the franchise attempts to recoup draft capital. Last year, the team traded two first-round picks for Sauce Gardner.
Here are two potential destinations for the All-Pro running back.
2 Potential Jonathan Taylor Trade Destinations
Cleveland Browns
The Browns still possess over $13 million in effective cap space and could chase a Taylor acquisition. At 5-2, Cleveland heads to Pittsburgh with a chance at an AFC North title.
A win would render the North a race between Cleveland and Cincinnati. The two franchises have yet to meet this season, but the Browns beat the Bengals twice last year.
Todd Monken’s offense recorded high-variance results this year. Entering Week 8, the unit ranks 20th in offensive DVOA, including 19th on the ground.
Quinshon Judkins recently returned from injured reserve. Adding Taylor could provide a strong 1-2 punch to a unit that features Dyla Sampson as the backup.
The Browns did post their best rush offense DVOA grade of the year against Tennessee.
However, adding Taylor to an offense that has looked better than expected could offer a chance at a division title.
Seattle Seahawks
The offense has not looked the same since losing Kenneth Walker III in free agency. Entering Week 8, Seattle ranks 29th in rush offense DVOA.
A deal for Walker would reunite him with his former guard and a strong tackle duo.
That, of course, assumes Seattle lacks faith in rookie Jadarian Price and injury returnee Zach Charbonnet.
If there’s a team familiar with Taylor’s process, it’s the Seahawks. Last year, he ended a long streak of strong run defense performances as the Colts narrowly stole a game in Seattle.
Charbonnet and Price both find themselves on cheap contracts. Taylor could provide further depth to the room and turn the offense into something besides “JSN or nothing.”
With draft capital coming to Seattle in the form of compensatory picks, I’d keep an eye on the Super Bowl winners as a Taylor suitor.
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