Rebuilding Colts should absolutely trade Jonathan Taylor, reap rewards from NFL contender

The Indianapolis Colts have recently traded two key players of the team, left guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, signaling their intent to trade valuable players in exchange for assets that will be desirable for the future. The focus now is on Jonathan Taylor, a superstar running back who could elevate the team to a Super Bowl contender, similar to how Saquon Barkley transformed the Eagles.

Taylor signed a lucrative two-year, $44 million contract extension with the Colts in August, which runs until the 2028 season, making him far more valuable than Nelson or Buckner. Although there are whispers that the team might be unwilling to part with Taylor, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Indianapolis is likely to keep him as a centerpiece for their future, a contention that seems unlikely.

Taylor's contract does not fit the rebuild's timeline, and he is closer to the end of his time as an elite running back than the beginning. Moreover, his presence might not guarantee success for a young quarterback, as the fan base has seen before. Thus, the Colts should trade Taylor and reap any benefits they can get, knowing that the fan base is fully aware of the team's plans.