Denver Broncos Cost For Potential Jonathan Taylor Trade Gets HUGE Week 8 Update & It’s Reasonable

The Denver Broncos are in a bidding war to acquire Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to recent reports. With a 5-2 record, Denver is currently second in the AFC West, trailing their rivals Kansas City Chiefs by a single game as of Week 8. Despite a solid defensive season, Denver's offense has struggled, falling short of their Super Bowl ambitions.

This has led to speculation that Denver may seek to strengthen their backfield by trading for Taylor, a three-time Pro Bowler who has been linked to multiple teams. However, just a week ago, it seemed unlikely that Indianapolis would trade their star player. On Saturday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Colts are now open to trading Taylor, with multiple teams reportedly reaching out about potential deals.

The news came as a surprise, as most experts believed the Colts' roster overhaul would focus on players with expiring contracts. Colts owner Carl Irsay-Gordon is eager to overhaul the team and acquire draft capital for future seasons. If Denver decides to pursue Taylor, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the trade would cost the Broncos "a second-round pick and more."

While a second-round pick is still significant, it is still below the value of a first-round selection. Denver, which holds an extra pick in rounds four and seven of next year's draft, could potentially sweeten the deal by including these additional assets. The Broncos have until November 10 to finalize a deal with the Colts, and if they can secure a trade before that deadline, they may have a realistic chance at upgrading their running game, which is crucial for quarterback Bo Nix, who ranks second among NFL quarterbacks in rushing attempts.