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The Colts and Jonathan Taylor agreed to terms on a two-year, $44 million extension on Thursday. The deal reportedly has a minimum value of $47 million and includes $39 million guaranteed -- the third-largest deal for a running back in NFL history. Taylor has carried the ball more than 300 times in each of the past two seasons. Only Baltimore's Derrick Henry has more rushes over that stretch.

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Taylor's third-largest RB contract secures his role after heavy 300+ carry workloads.

Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts with a minimum value of $47 million and $39 million guaranteed—the third-largest deal for a running back in NFL history. Now under contract through the 2028 season, Taylor secured this deal after entering the final year of his previous 2023 contract following a lengthy standoff and hold-in. At 27 years old, Taylor has carried the ball more than 300 times in each of the past two seasons; only Baltimore's Derrick Henry has more rushes over that stretch. Having one of the top fantasy backs feeling secure and happy in his team's commitment is positive for fantasy purposes.

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