Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts may be going separate ways after all.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the team gave the running back permission to seek a trade. His contract dispute with the team has been a major storyline this offseason, and Colts owner Jim Irsay previously said Indianapolis would not be trading him.
This is a list of potential trade partners and return trade packages that could see Taylor in a new uniform this season.
Original Article
Jonathan Taylor's differences with the Indianapolis Colts reached a tipping point, and now the All-Pro running back wants to take his talents elsewhere.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Taylor requested a trade after a meeting with Colts owner Jim Irsay.
While this report comes as a surprise to people unfamiliar with Taylor's situation, ESPN's Stephen Holder hinted that conflict may bubble to the surface.
Stephen Holder @HolderStephenI'm not predicting that Jonathan Taylor will be traded. But I'm also telling you that things between him and the Colts seem to be unraveling and that everything is on the table right now. My take from tonight's <a href="">@SportsCenter</a>: <a href="">
Back in April, Taylor seemed prepared to play the upcoming season, even without a new deal.
"I'm under contract here for four years, I put the pen to the paper, so that's where I'm at right now," Taylor said to reporters. "I have an obligation to them, and an obligation to me, but things will happen naturally."
Irsay inflamed the situation when he said (via Twitter) that discussions around the running back pay scale were "inappropriate" and agents have sold "bad faith."
Three days after Irsay's comments, Indianapolis has to figure out how to resolve an issue with Taylor, who's been the backbone of the offense for most of the last three years.
The MMQB's Albert Breer revealed a text from Irsay, stating, "We're not trading Jonathan… end of discussion. Not now and not in October!"
Irsay's attitude could change with a good offer. Let's take a look at five teams that may want to pry Taylor from the Colts.
Editor's Note: The original article included the New England Patriots and has been removed as they have since signed running back Ezekiel Elliott.
