​Colts’ $42 million weapon could be next star to be traded originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Trades in the NFL used to be incredibly rare, and trades of star players were practically unheard of.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat’s not the case anymore, though, as we’ve seen stars like Micah Parsons, A.J. Brown, and Myles Garrett all be traded within the last year. Teams are much more willing to make all-in moves now, especially when they have a quarterback on a cheap deal.Meanwhile, bad teams would much rather get future assets and save money than spend big on veterans while the team loses. As a result, there will likely be several quality players who want out again during the 2026 season, including one current Indianapolis Colt.Jonathan Taylor has been one of the best running backs in the league for years now. The Wisconsin product led the league in rushing in 2021, and just had his second-highest rushing total in 2025.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, Taylor been mentioned in trade rumors before, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see it happen again. Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report recently predicted which players could soon request trades, and Taylor made the list.Regarding a possible Taylor trade, Davenport offered the following:Taylor has more than 1,500 career carries on his body, and he’ll turn 28 next January—an age at which many running backs begin to decline.Those 1,500-plus carries have taken him to the playoffs only once, and he could decide that if he’s going to absorb that kind of punishment, it should at least be for a team with a realistic chance to contend.As Davenport mentioned, Taylor has handled a ton of carries and isn’t getting any younger. The Colts haven’t had much postseason success with the star, either, so it would be understandable if he wanted to join a contender.Plus, Taylor is set to be a free agent after the 2026 season. If the Colts think Taylor is planning on leaving, it would make sense to trade him now rather than lose him for nothing next offseason.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe thing is, Taylor is still a very good running back, and if the Colts plan on making the playoffs in 2026, Taylor will undoubtedly be a big reason why. In 2025, Taylor rushed for 1,585 yards, a league-high 18 touchdowns, and earned his third Pro Bowl selection.It may seem crazy to trade a productive player like that, but the Colts could set themselves up much better for the future if they do. The Colts have D.J. Giddens and Seth McGowan waiting in the wings, and perhaps one of those backs can be the future.Can Saints go from worst to first in 2026?Jaguars had a 2026 offseason to forgetChiefs, Raiders could be battling for young receiverUnderrated landing spot for Stefon Diggs identifiedCould Dolphins trade for disappointing former top pick?Packers urged to trade for 5-time Pro Bowler