Jonathan Taylor signs MASSIVE ‘three-year, $42million extension’ with the Colts, ending his holdout ahead of Week 5 debut vs. Titans
- Jonathan Taylor missed the first four games after requesting a trade
- He was apparently upset because he did not receive a contract extension offer
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Jonathan Taylor committed his long-term future to the Colts, signing a three-year extension with the franchise.
According to NFL Network’s Ian RapoportHis deal is worth $42 million, with $26.5 million guaranteed.
Taylor has yet to play this season after requesting a trade from Indianapolis, with the team placing him on the physically unable to perform list for the first four games.
He was reportedly frustrated at not receiving a contract extension offer as he approached the final year of his rookie deal.
Jonathan Taylor missed the first four games of this season for the Indianapolis Colts
Taylor rushed for 1,811 yards in the 2021 season – more than any other player in the league
Taylor, listed on the PUP list as an ankle injury, was activated this week.
The Colts previously gave Taylor an Aug. 29 deadline — the league-wide cutoff date — to find a suitable trade partner.
The 24-year-old is set to take home a base salary of $4.3 million this year, and has quickly established himself as one of the league’s best running backs after being drafted in 2020.
The former Wisconsin running back was named a first-team All-Pro in 2021 as he led the league with 1,811 rushing yards.
Taylor will return to the field this weekend against the Titans, with Indianapolis rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson helping the team to a 2-2 start.