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Seahawks Won’t Trade for Jonathan Taylor Due to Cost

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:59 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Seahawks Decline Taylor

Seattle Seahawks are unlikely to trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.
Taylor has 122 carries for 492 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
Seahawks cannot match Taylor’s $16.1 million cap hit and $44 million two-year cost.
Colts could receive draft picks if they move Taylor before the Nov 10 trade deadline.

Summary

Colts Face Turmoil

Colts defense ranks 28th in yards per play allowed after a 2-4 start.
Coach Shane Steichen has no playoff appearances in four seasons, risking his job.
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon publicly demanded better results following the early-season losses.
Quarterback Daniel Jones leads the league in turnovers, contributing to the team's struggles.
Interim GM Ed Dodds now oversees roster decisions as the Colts face the Vikings and Jaguars.

History

Historical Context

When the NFL instituted its first salary cap in 1994, the league limited team payrolls to $34.6 million, reshaping roster strategies. The Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, and other franchises subsequently faced cap constraints, exemplified by the 2023 Seahawks' $16.1 million cap hit for running back Jonathan Taylor. Today, Colts coach Shane Steichen, owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, and GM Ed Dodds face pressures while weighing trades after a 2-4 start and Daniel Jones' turnovers. Thus, the 1994 cap precedent shows limits can dictate moves, prompting the Seahawks to forgo a Taylor trade and the Colts to reshape their lineup.

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Seahawks Decline Taylor

Seattle Seahawks are unlikely to trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor.
Taylor has 122 carries for 492 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
Seahawks cannot match Taylor’s $16.1 million cap hit and $44 million two-year cost.
Colts could receive draft picks if they move Taylor before the Nov 10 trade deadline.

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