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Cris Collinsworth Has Intriguing Jonathan Taylor Message for Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals have emerged as a potential suitor for Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Indianapolis has set a hefty asking price, which would make a trade a rare move for…

By Cole Sullivan · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Cris Collinsworth urged the Cincinnati Bengals to aggressively pursue a trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.
The 5-2 Bengals have identified their running game as a glaring weakness during an open division race.
Indianapolis reportedly seeks a package of draft picks comparable to Carolina's 2022 deal for Christian McCaffrey.

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Cris Collinsworth urged the Cincinnati Bengals to aggressively pursue a trade for Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the deadline. Speaking on his Pro Football Focus show, Collinsworth suggested Cincinnati must address its running game weakness to match aggressive contenders across the league and maximize their current championship window.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Indianapolis is seeking a significant draft pick package similar to Carolina's 2022 Christian McCaffrey trade. Cole Sullivan notes the 5-2 Bengals could potentially construct an offer combining draft picks and running back Chase Brown to help offset the steep acquisition cost.

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