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Colts to Trim Taylor’s Carries After Record 323 Rushes

7/11/2026

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The Indianapolis Colts are looking to cut Jonathan Taylor’s workload after he recorded a league-high 323 rushes in the 2025 season.
Taylor handled 73.1% of the Colts’ rushes last year, the highest share in the NFL, leading coach DeAndre Smith to seek other carry-makers.
Fifth-round pick DJ Giddens and sixth-round rookie Seth McGowan have yet to emerge as viable backups despite Taylor’s durability and 1,585 yards in 2025.

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The Indianapolis Colts are looking to cut Jonathan Taylor’s workload after he recorded a league-high 323 rushes in the 2025 season.
Taylor handled 73.1% of the Colts’ rushes last year, the highest share in the NFL, leading coach DeAndre Smith to seek other carry-makers.
Fifth-round pick DJ Giddens and sixth-round rookie Seth McGowan have yet to emerge as viable backups despite Taylor’s durability and 1,585 yards in 2025.