Colts Trade Jonathan Taylor to Giants

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Colts Trade Jonathan Taylor to Giants

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The 2026 NFL trade deadline saw no major moves, but a trade that could have reshaped the league involved Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and the New York Giants. The Giants would have received Taylor and a 2028 sixth‑round pick, while the Colts would have received a 2027 second‑round pick and a 2028 third‑round pick. Taylor’s remaining 2026 salary was $3.97 million, and the Colts would have saved $4.60 million in 2026 salary cap space. The Colts’ 2027 dead money would have been $10 million, with $11.02 million in 2027 salary cap savings. The Colts had fired general manager Chris Ballard six games into the season and were in fire‑sale mode, demanding a first‑round pick or comparable compensation for Taylor.

Published 2026-11-12 02:28:37 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On September 1 2026 Jaguars trade Jessie Bates III to Falcons for future picks.
On September 1 2026 Jaguars trade Davon Godchaux to Saints for conditional pick.
On September 1 2026 Colts trade Jonathan Taylor to Giants for 2028 sixth‑round pick.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Teams face cap constraints affecting roster moves Possible long-term US impact: Future draft positions altered by 2027 and 2028 picks Most affected groups: Players and front offices involved in trades Reader priority: Understanding trade implications for season outcomes

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