BREAKING: Colts’ Star RB Jonathan Taylor Has Requested A Trade

Add Jonathan Taylor to the list of disgruntled star running backs looking for a change of scenery.

According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the 2021 rushing champion has requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts following a meeting with team owner Jim Irsay. The 24-year-old Taylor is entering the final season of his rookie contract.

Sources: #Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor has formally requested a trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay. pic.twitter.com/BH7dhZAzUD

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 30, 2023

This report came soon after Irsay said that an extension wasn’t an option for Taylor, per Dave Calabro of WTHR.

Colts owner Jim Irsay says a contract extension not on the table right now for Jonathan Taylor. @WTHRcom pic.twitter.com/a68CMQYRFF

— dave calabro (@calabro13sports) July 29, 2023

It’s not surprising to hear that the meeting between Irsay and Taylor culminated with the latter seeking a trade. On Wednesday, Irsay tweeted the following amid unhappiness from several big-named RBs around the league:

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NFL Running Back situation- We have negotiated a CBA,that took years of effort and hard work and compromise in good faith by both sides..to say now that a specific Player category wants another negotiation after the fact,is inappropriate. Some Agents are selling ‘bad faith’..

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) July 26, 2023

Taylor had a dominant rookie year for the Colts in 2020, recording 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns. A year later, he led the league in both rushing (1,811) and rushing touchdowns (18). Despite missing six games last season, Taylor still finished with 861 rushing yards and four touchdowns.