Jonathan Taylor
Running Back
Ht: 5' 10" Wt: 226 Age: 27 Exp: 7 years College: Wisconsin Drafted: 2020 R2 41
Avg FF PTS
22.64
Per Game
Cumulative FF PTS
362.3
Position Rank: 4th
Projected FF PTS
N/A
Week 22
Upside / Downside
-7
Week 22
Posted: 8/06/2026 1:09 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension Thursday, Aug. 6. The deal includes $39 million guaranteed and is worth a maximum of $47 million.
Huddle Up: Taylor was the RB2 in non-PPR and RB4 in PPR leagues last season after rushing for 1,585 yards and 18 TDs. They may try to taper his workload back a bit this year, but he'll still be in the RB4-5 conversation.
Posted: 7/29/2026 7:46 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor told reports he has had "some good conversations" regarding a contract extension with the team.
Huddle Up: Taylor is a solidified RB1 option and is expected to stay with the Colts even if a new deal is not secured right now. Whether a deal is secured or not before the regular season, Taylor can be a centerpiece in fantasy lineups in 2026.
Posted: 7/13/2026 2:43 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor led the league with 323 rushes last season, and the team wants to reduce his workload. "We definitely need to find ways to take some of that workload off him," running backs coach DeAndre Smith said. "If I can find another guy or two that can take some of those carries off, he's just going to be that much better."
Huddle Up: They have mentioned Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens becoming more involved, but neither of them are proven. Taylor was the RB2 in non-PPR and the RB4 in PPR leagues. He should still remain in the top five or six RBs in fantasy.
Posted: 6/26/2026 1:14 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is hoping for a contract extension, but the Colts have shown "little initiative" when it comes to contract discussions, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN.com.
Huddle Up: Taylor has been a workhorse for the Colts, rushing for 29 touchdowns and more than 3,000 yards over the past two seasons combined. Last year, he also chipped in a career-high 46 receptions. Regardless of his contract status, expect Taylor to be a high-floor RB1 in 2026.
Posted: 6/19/2026 3:52 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor led the league with 323 carries and was one of 11 running backs to play in all 17 games last season. Head coach Shane Steichen said the team is aware of it and plan to use RBs Seth McGowan and DJ Giddens to supplement Taylor. "I think he led the league last year in carries, but talking to him after the season, he said he felt good," Steichen said. "But yeah, obviously he's a hell of a player. It's hard to take him off the field when he's running so good, but getting Seth (McGowan) in the fold and DJ (Giddens) and see how those guys come along in training camp, and we'll go from there."
Huddle Up: Taylor has 1,551 carries in the NFL and 926 carries in college. He's still just 27 years old and should remain a high-floor RB1. It would be a good idea to handcuff him to McGowan or Giddens, whichever flashes in camp.
Posted: 6/10/2026 7:37 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor said he wants to spend his entire career with the Colts. He is entering the final year of his current contract.
Huddle Up: There is a good chance that Taylor receives a contract extension at some point before the regular season, so fantasy players can monitor the situation. He is a big part of the Colts offense and will be one of the first players selected in all fantasy drafts.
Posted: 6/01/2026 8:22 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor did not participate in the voluntary workout Monday, June 1.
Huddle Up: Taylor should be on the field for the mandatory minicamp and will be a significant part of the Colts offense in 2026. He will be one of the first players taken in fantasy drafts and will be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted: 1/24/2026 2:11 am GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor scored 17 total touchdowns and averaged 6.0 yards per carry over the first 10 games of 2025, and he scored three total touchdowns and averaged 3.3 yards per carry over his final seven contests.
Huddle Up: The injury to Daniel Jones late in the year certainly impacted Taylor's production, but he isn't exactly young by running back standards, and he will be coming off a season where he handled 369 total touches. Throw in uncertainty about the Indianapolis quarterback situation in 2026, and Taylor could look a lot more like the volume-based fantasy producer that he was over the final weeks than the high-upside, explosive option that he was for the first 10 games.
Posted: 1/19/2026 6:07 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor recorded a league-leading 787 rushing yards after contact this season.
Huddle Up: Taylor picked his fourth 1,000-yard season of his career this season and also led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns. He will continue to be a significant part of the offense next season and should be one of the first running backs selected in drafts.
Posted: 1/04/2026 10:17 pm GMT
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor ran for 26 yards on 14 carries in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans. He had two catches for 13 yards.
Huddle Up: Taylor was arguably the MVP of Fantasy through Week 10 (1,139 rush yards, 17 TDs) before being limited to 446 yards and three touchdowns the last seven games - mostly without QB Daniel Jones. Taylor will turn 27 in two weeks but there's no reason to believe he's not a definite RB1 in 2026. However, it would be nice if Jones, a free agent, returns.
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