Two Division Leaders Pushing Hard for RB Trade, Possibly for Jonathan Taylor

Division-leading NFC teams the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are aggressively pursuing a running back trade ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline, with Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor reportedly viewed as a potential target. According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, both teams are pushing the hardest to upgrade their backfields, though acquiring top talent will come with a high asking price.

Taylor has rushed for 610 yards and eight touchdowns this season despite playing in a struggling Colts offense quarterbacked by Daniel Jones. While Taylor is under contract and Indianapolis faces no immediate urgency to move him, trading the 28-year-old running back could help the Colts recoup draft capital after losing their 2027 first-round pick.