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Bengals may have a green light to trade for Colts 3-time Pro Bowler after Chris Ballard’s firing, but an obstacle needs to be addressed

Chase Brown's early-season struggles have Cincinnati fans circling Jonathan Taylor in the wake of the Colts' front-office shake-up. The price tag in picks is the easy part of this idea, but the money needs to be recognized.

By John Sheeran · A to Z Sports

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:28 PM

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John Sheeran argues Cincinnati Bengals fans are targeting Jonathan Taylor after the Indianapolis Colts fired Chris Ballard.
Bengals starting running back Chase Brown has struggled, averaging only 3.5 yards per carry through six games.
Sheeran proposed trade options including a 2027 second-round pick or packages involving Brown or Shemar Stewart.

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John Sheeran of A to Z Sports suggests the Cincinnati Bengals could target Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor following the firing of Colts general manager Chris Ballard. Taylor has logged 492 yards and seven touchdowns through six games this season, contrasting with Bengals starting running back Chase Brown, who has averaged just 3.5 yards per carry on 71 attempts.

While potential trade packages could involve draft picks or players like Shemar Stewart and Brown, Sheeran argues that financial obstacles make the move unlikely. Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension in the offseason, and Cincinnati already faces heavy financial commitments to Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins.

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