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Colts keep Jonathan Taylor at trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts kept running back Jonathan Taylor at the Nov. 10 trade deadline, reportedly turning down multiple offers of second round picks. Taylor, 27, remains under contract through 2028.

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The story so far

On Oct. 31, the Minnesota Vikings were reportedly interested in acquiring Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, though it was unclear whether that would lead to a serious offer before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Taylor, 27, is under contract through 2028. After a 27-23 loss to the Cowboys, Taylor said he may have played his last game in Indianapolis, saying the city helped shape him and that he started a family there.

At the trade deadline, the Colts reportedly kept Taylor, turning down multiple offers of second round picks. The three-time Pro Bowl running back is a fan favorite in Indianapolis and has been a reliable producer over seven seasons. The decision came after the Colts traded Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner and Keenan Allen while keeping Daniel Jones.

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  1. 10 Nov
    New development

    Colts keep Jonathan Taylor, turning down second round offers

    The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly keeping three time Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor at the trade deadline, turning down multiple offers of second round picks. Taylor, 27, has been a reliable producer over seven seasons and is a fan favorite in Indianapolis. The decision comes after the Colts traded Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner and Keenan Allen while keeping Daniel Jones.

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  2. 9 Nov
    Official statement

    Taylor says goodbye to Indianapolis as trade deadline nears

    Colts running back Jonathan Taylor said he may have played his last game in Indianapolis after Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys, with the NFL trade deadline 48 hours away. Taylor said the city helped shape him and that he started a family there, adding that he hopes fans know he appreciates them. He is the Colts' leader in rushing touchdowns with 77 and ranks second in rushing yards with 8,254.

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  3. 31 Oct
    New development

    Vikings reportedly eye Jonathan Taylor as Colts weigh trade

    Minnesota Vikings are reportedly interested in acquiring Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, though it is unclear whether that will lead to a serious offer before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Taylor, 27, is under contract through 2028, and WTHR-TV's Dominic Miranda said the Colts should maximize his value while rebuilding. Vikings reporter Alec Lewis said he is not ruling out a big trade because Minnesota wants to be active.

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Key facts

The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly interested in acquiring Jonathan Taylor.Reported by Yahoo Sports
Taylor is 27 and under contract through 2028.Reported by Yahoo Sports
Taylor led the Colts in rushing touchdowns with 77.Reported by Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports
Taylor ranks second in rushing yards with 8,254.Reported by Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports
The Colts reportedly kept Taylor, turning down multiple second round pick offers.Reported by Yahoo Sports
The Colts traded Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner and Keenan Allen.Reported by Yahoo Sports

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Why the Colts kept Taylor after trading other players

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