Brad Rempel-Imagn ImagesNFL rumors: Tom Pelissero sends Vikings warning about any Jonathan Taylor trade hype appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Minnesota Vikings could be active ahead of the NFL trade deadline, but a blockbuster deal for Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor does not appear likely.Minnesota enters Week 8 with a perfect 6-0 record and will visit the Detroit Lions (4-2) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on Fox. Despite the Vikings emerging as a legitimate Super Bowl contender, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero cautioned against expecting general manager Nolan Teasley to make a Taylor-sized splash.“I expect the Vikings to be active in the trade market. New GM Nolan Teasley learned in Seattle under John Schneider, who is usually good for one trade at the deadline every year. But it’s a delicate balance for a Vikings team that hasn’t even run a draft yet under Teasley and also has a bunch of its own players to take care of contractually in the coming years. (Dallas Turner on Line 1.) They’ll explore everything, but at this stage, I don’t really foresee a Jonathan Taylor–type splash in Minnesota,” Pelissero wrote on Substack.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Pelissero added that Minnesota’s reluctance would not reflect its confidence in contending this season. Instead, the organization must balance its current championship window with building sustainable success and another looming quarterback decision involving Kyler Murray.Colts’ fire sale fuels Jonathan Taylor-Vikings trade speculationJeffrey Becker-Imagn ImagesSpeculation surrounding Taylor comes as Indianapolis has begun unloading prominent veterans following a 2-5 start. The Colts traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks for 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round picks Tuesday. Hours later, Indianapolis sent three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round selection.Wide receiver Josh Downs then requested a trade Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, further signaling the direction of the Colts before the Nov. 10 deadline.Taylor would easily represent Indianapolis’ biggest potential trade chip. The 27-year-old has rushed 140 times for 587 yards and eight touchdowns through seven games this season. He has also caught 17 passes for 178 yards, giving him 765 yards from scrimmage.Taylor rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries against Minnesota in Indianapolis’ 16-10 Week 7 loss.The Vikings already have Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason in their backfield, making the cost of acquiring another star running back a significant consideration. Pelissero nevertheless expects Teasley to explore the market as Minnesota evaluates potential upgrades for an undefeated roster.Related: Kevin O’Connell reveals real reason for quiet Justin Jefferson stretch, and Vikings fans are puzzledRelated: If t
