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J.J. Watt, Cris Collinsworth want Bengals to trade for Jonathan Taylor

The Cincinnati Bengals have been floated in a couple of trade rumors ahead of November 10th’s trade deadline. A team that is 5-2 with Super Bowl aspirations could be aggressive ahead of the deadline if they think there is a…

By Drew Garrison · Cincy Jungle

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:30 AM

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J.J. Watt and Cris Collinsworth have urged the Cincinnati Bengals to trade for running back Jonathan Taylor.
The Bengals are reportedly among multiple teams aggressively pursuing a permanent trade for Taylor ahead of November 10.
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to move Taylor following the dismissal of general manager Chris Ballard.

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Analysts J.J. Watt and Cris Collinsworth are urging the Cincinnati Bengals to execute a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. According to insider Jordan Schultz, the Bengals are among several teams aggressively pursuing Taylor ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, though no deal appears imminent.

The 5-2 Bengals boast a strong passing attack, but commentators argue that their struggling ground game requires a spark like Taylor. The Colts are reportedly listening to offers amid a roster overhaul following the firing of general manager Chris Ballard, but they remain firm on seeking top value.

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