Nathan Jahnke· Nov 3, 2026
Jahnke expects the Colts to trade Jonathan Taylor and advises adding Seth McGowan as the replacement back in Indianapolis, while recommending dropping Mark Andrews and buying Parker Washington.
“All signs point to the Indianapolis Colts trading Jonathan Taylor, and it should be easier to add his replacement now rather than after the trade is complete.”
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- Trade and Signing CallsJonathan TaylorNov 3, 2026
Jonathan Taylor to move — “traded by the Indianapolis Colts”
“All signs point to the Indianapolis Colts trading Jonathan Taylor, and it should be easier to add his replacement now rather than after the trade is complete.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Seth McGowan to be 1st on the depth chart
“Add Seth McGowan : All signs point to the Indianapolis Colts trading Jonathan Taylor, and it should be easier to add his replacement now rather than after the trade is complete.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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