The Green Bay packers’ interest in Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has drawn fresh attention as the November 10 trade deadline approaches, with NFL insider Jordan Schultz reporting that the Packers are among several teams that have checked in on the veteran back.
Schultz named the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, and Cincinnati Bengals alongside Green Bay as clubs that have inquired, while noting that the Colts’ current asking price is viewed as too high for a deal to come together immediately.
Even so, sources told Schultz that a trade is now leaning more likely than not to happen before the deadline … even if Indianapolis’ asking price might be very steep.
That assessment keeps the possibility alive for the Packers, who have already shown concrete interest.
Packers insider Bill Huber reported that acquiring Taylor is “on the table,” according to a source, as Green Bay looks for ways to bolster a running game that has struggled for consistency.
Veteran Josh Jacobs returned in October after missing six games but has managed only 75 yards on 32 carries across two appearances. In the Packers’ recent win over the Carolina Panthers, he gained just 39 yards on 21 attempts.
Jacobs is also facing renewed off-field scrutiny after additional abuse allegations surfaced in previously undisclosed police records; his attorneys have disputed the claims, and the NFL has said it will review the information.
Taylor offers a proven alternative. The 27-year-old has rushed for 587 yards and eight touchdowns through seven games this season after back-to-back campaigns of more than 1,400 yards.
He signed a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts in August, so any acquiring team would take on significant salary obligations. Compensation remains the biggest obstacle.
NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Indianapolis has already turned down an offer built around a 2027 second-round pick plus another selection.
Some observers believe the Colts are aiming for a package comparable to the one the Carolina Panthers received when they dealt Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers in 2022—a collection of mid-round picks that included a second, third, fourth, and a future fifth.
Green Bay’s draft capital complicates matters. The Packers no longer hold their 2027 first-round selection after trading for edge defender Micah Parsons, leaving them with less premium ammunition to meet a steep price.
While Schultz’s reporting suggests the Colts are more open to moving Taylor than they were earlier, nothing indicates Indianapolis has lowered its demands or that Green Bay is the leading suitor.
For now the Packers remain one of several interested parties, with the question of whether they will assemble a package substantial enough to satisfy the Colts still unanswered as the deadline draws nearer.
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