The Indianapolis Colts have given 2021 All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Taylor exited Colts training camp for the second time on Aug. 16 in an “excused absence.”
ESPN’s Stephen Holder reported that the Colts are seeking a first-round pick or “a package of picks that equates to as much” for Taylor.
The 2021 NFL rushing champion has been on the physically unable to perform list since reporting to camp July 25. He had offseason ankle surgery.
Taylor has been one of several prominent running backs league-wide to publicly complain about how backs are valued given the franchise tag currently sits at $10.1 million — the lowest of any position other than kickers and punters.
Colts owner Jim Irsay and Taylor met for about an hour in Irsay’s motorhome during the first night practice at camp.
Afterward, Irsay said he remained hopeful Taylor would play and play well this season. Then word leaked that Taylor had requested a trade. Now, the team has changed course and have made the former Wisconsin Badger available.
Taylor led the NFL in rushing in 2021, recording 1,811 yards on the ground. He has ran for 3,841 yards and 33 touchdowns during his three-year career.
-With files from the Associated Press