Overview
- Taylor told reporters Wednesday that there have been “some good conversations” with the Colts, said he “has faith” a deal will be reached, and he is fully participating in training camp with no planned hold-in.
- He enters the final season of the three-year, $42 million extension he signed in October 2023 and carries a reported 2026 cap hit near $15.56 million with no further guarantees left.
- Taylor remains an elite, high-usage back coming off a 2025 season with 323 carries, 1,585 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns, numbers that strengthen his case for a lucrative follow-up contract.
- The tone of talks is markedly calmer than Taylor’s 2023 hold-in and trade request after a meeting with then-owner Jim Irsay, when negotiations became public and contentious.
- Leaguewide running-back market moves and recent extensions for younger backs could push Taylor’s price higher, and Indianapolis can either keep negotiating or use its 2027 franchise-tag leverage if talks stall.