Bengals implored to trade first-round pick for Jonathan Taylor

Cincinnati Bengals are being urged to trade their first-round draft pick for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to a recent article by Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated. The Bengals are seen as the best candidate to meet the asking price set by the Colts ahead of the November 10th NFL trade deadline.

Manzano notes that the Bengals have no time to waste, following their failure to make the postseason for the past three seasons. The Bengals currently boast a 5-2 record and have the opportunity to capitalize on a championship window with star players Joe Burrow, Ja Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins. Cincinnati has a history of making blockbuster moves, having traded their No. 10 overall pick in April to acquire defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II from the New York Giants.

The Bengals' struggling rushing attack, which only managed 75 yards in their recent overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans, further justifies the potential trade. Taylor, who is under contract through the 2028 season, would provide the Bengals with a long-term solution to their offensive struggles.