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NFL Insiders Discuss ‘Shocking’ San Francisco 49ers Trade Idea Involving All-Pro

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By Andrew Buller-Russ · Sportsnaut

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:57 PM

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NFL insiders discussed whether the San Francisco 49ers could pursue a trade for Colts All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor.
Chris Simms noted people around the league asked him about San Francisco's interest, though he called the move shocking.
The 49ers previously acquired Christian McCaffrey via a permanent trade in 2022 involving multiple draft picks.

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NFL insiders Mike Florio and Chris Simms recently discussed the idea of the San Francisco 49ers potentially trading for Indianapolis Colts All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor. According to Simms, individuals around the league questioned whether the 49ers might pursue Taylor ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, despite the team already having All-Pro Christian McCaffrey on the roster.

Simms suggested it would be a shock if San Francisco paid the substantial asking price for Taylor. The Colts are reportedly seeking a return similar to the multiple draft picks Carolina received for McCaffrey in 2022.

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