The Indianapolis Colts are open to trading three-time Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor before the November 10 trade deadline, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting the team seeks at least a second-round pick plus additional compensation. Five franchises have emerged as suitors: the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, and New York Giants.
1. Denver Broncos
The Broncos top the ranking due to their urgency to capitalize on a narrow title window. With quarterback Bo Nix on a rookie deal for two more seasons and a resurgent Kansas City Chiefs in the division, Denver is willing to meet the Colts' asking price using all their future draft capital, including extra picks in 2027.
2. Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota could construct the strongest package if willing to part with a first-round pick. The Vikings have two third-rounders and three fifth-rounders in next year's draft, and Taylor would elevate an offense that already features veteran Aaron Jones Sr.
3. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals, 4-2 with a defense allowing 20.3 points per game (eighth in the NFL), possess the league's third-worst rushing attack at 81.2 yards per game. They own all their 2027 picks plus an extra third-rounder, but adding Taylor's contract may strain a salary cap already heavy with commitments to other stars.
4. Green Bay Packers
Green Bay holds 11 picks in the 2027 draft, including multiples in rounds three through six, enabling a four-pick offer without a first-rounder. However, the presence of Josh Jacobs on the roster and a potential suspension for him complicate the logic of acquiring another high-priced back.
5. New York Giants
Taylor would boost the Giants' NFC East hopes, but the team has as few as four 2027 draft picks after trading a 2027 fifth-rounder for quarterback JJ McCarthy in September. Under new head coach John Harbaugh, surrendering second- or third-round picks is viewed as a risky move for a roster still in a building phase.
