Patriots can’t be counted out of blockbuster Jonathan Taylor trade just yet

Musket Fire's Sara Marshall argues that the New England Patriots should not be entirely ruled out of a potential blockbuster trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. With the Colts reportedly open to trade offers during a rebuild and New England needing backfield support alongside Rhamondre Stevenson, the 27-year-old three-time Pro Bowler could offer a major offensive boost for head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye.

However, Marshall notes that significant obstacles remain for New England, including a tight salary cap of $5.245 million and a likely reluctance to surrender extensive future draft capital. While Indianapolis reportedly seeks a high return similar to Christian McCaffrey's 2022 trade, the writer concludes that Patriots fans should keep expectations tempered ahead of the trade deadline.