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Dawgs By Nature fantasy football takes on Jonathan Taylor
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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
The source evaluates Jonathan Taylor as a trade target that doesn't make sense for the Browns; the Colts are in a fire sale with GM Chris Ballard fired and HC Shane Steichen likely to follow, but Taylor's potential acquisition cost is prohibitive given that the Browns' running game is starting to come together.NegativeValueOct 24, 2026
The source explores a potential trade for running back Jonathan Taylor, but expresses skepticism about the fit given Taylor's age (soon-to-be 28) and accumulated mileage on his tires, suggesting Browns GM Andrew Berry would likely pass on such an acquisition.NegativeValueOct 23, 2026
The Colts will be asking for a first-or second-round pick plus a late pick swap for Taylor. A trade for Taylor will come with a huge extension; Taylor is making $6.9 million with a cap hit of $16.2 million that ends this year. In 2024, the San Francisco 49ers acquired RB Christian McCaffrey for a 2023 second-round pick, a third-round pick, a fourth-round pick, plus a fifth-round pick in 2024, setting the parameter for what the Colts might demand.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Taylor has played in one more game than Quinshon Judkins and already has 492 yards and seven rushing touchdowns; he is also active in the short passing game with 15 receptions for 163 yards. Listed as the #6 running back in the league, he would be a major upgrade to the Browns running back room and would vault the offense from not being able to run to taking over games.NegativeValueOct 19, 2026
Taylor is identified as another big-name running back trade option available from the Colts; his potential availability is tied to the Colts' organizational instability following their general manager firing.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Jonathan Taylor leveraged Bijan Robinson's record-setting deal to negotiate a two-year extension with the Indianapolis Colts worth up to $47 million with $39 million guaranteed, demonstrating how elite RBs are using market comparables to secure premium compensation in the copycat NFL landscape.