Former NFL star J.J. Watt and broadcaster Cris Collinsworth have publicly advocated for the Cincinnati Bengals to pursue a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to a report from SB Nation on Thursday.
The suggestion comes as Taylor remains a focal point of trade speculation around the league. Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, and Collinsworth, a longtime NFL analyst, both believe the Bengals' offense would benefit significantly from adding the 2021 rushing champion.
Taylor, 25, has rushed for over 3,800 yards and 33 touchdowns in his first four seasons with the Colts. Cincinnati, currently seeking to bolster its backfield behind quarterback Joe Burrow, has been linked to several running back targets in recent weeks.
Neither the Bengals nor the Colts have commented publicly on the possibility of a deal. The NFL trade deadline falls on November 5, 2026.
