The Indianapolis Colts’ reportedly sought a massive return from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for star running back Jonathan Taylor.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colts wanted Packers’ wide receiver Christian Watson in return for the 2021 rushing champion. Unsurprisingly, the Packers were not willing to deal their No. 1 pass-catcher:
“When Indianapolis and Green Bay had initial discussions about a potential Taylor trade, the Colts asked the Packers for second-year receiver Christian Watson, league sources told ESPN.
The Packers, however, never considered dealing Watson for Taylor or anyone else and quickly shut down any such talk, according to sources…
The Colts and Packers did discuss a deal for Taylor, but a trade did not get close. Green Bay is believed to have offered only draft-pick compensation, not enough to make Indianapolis consider dealing its All-Pro running back.”
Taylor, who’s dealing with an ankle injury, was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list before the start of the season, keeping him out for at least the team’s first four games.
Watson was ruled out for the Packers’ Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears with a hamstring injury. As a rookie last year, he had 41 receptions for 611 yards, seven touchdown receptions in addition to two rushing scores.
