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Colts Extend Jonathan Taylor Two Years, Up to $47 M

8/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Jonathan Taylor to a two-year extension through 2028.
The deal is worth $44 million, can rise to $47 million, and includes $39 million guaranteed.
Taylor remains the franchise’s second-leading rusher with 7,598 yards, 1,628 yards behind Edgerrin James.
In 2025 he logged 323 carries for 1,585 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns, leading the league in attempts.

History

Historical Context

After the Colts traded Marshall Faulk to the St. Louis Rams, he signed a seven-year, $45.2 million contract on August 4 1999, the Rams’ largest ever. Faulk then recorded a league-record 2,429 yards from scrimmage as the Rams finished 13-3 and won Super Bowl XXXIV. The deal illustrates the NFL’s trend of locking elite backs long-term, a pattern later seen with the Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor.

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Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Jonathan Taylor to a two-year extension through 2028.
The deal is worth $44 million, can rise to $47 million, and includes $39 million guaranteed.
Taylor remains the franchise’s second-leading rusher with 7,598 yards, 1,628 yards behind Edgerrin James.
In 2025 he logged 323 carries for 1,585 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns, leading the league in attempts.

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