Taylor and Irsay met on Saturday on the owner’s bus after practice
The Indianapolis Colts were expected to be in something of a transition phase with No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson starting at quarterback, but now the team’s most proven and polished offensive player has requested a trade. Running back Jonathan Taylor was not offered a contract extension heading into his final season with the Colts and he will now hope to be sent to another team.
Taylor’s meeting and demand came as running backs around the league have voiced their concerns and displeasure with how the position is viewed in today’s game, given that it has had significant impacts on their current and future earning potential. Saquon Barkley recently staged a short “holdout” of sorts before eventually going back to the Giants for just a little bit more than he was originally offered. Raiders RB Josh Jacobs is still holding his ground regarding his contract talks.
Taylor, who missed six games last season and ran for 861 yards, led the league in rushing attempts, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns in 2021 when he finished second in the Offensive Player of the Year voting to Cooper Kupp.