What happened: League circles are weighing whether the San Francisco 49ers could enter the market for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, according to Pro Football Talk. The speculative scenario would create a high-profile backfield tandem alongside Christian McCaffrey. Indianapolis previously reached a standstill on trade discussions involving Taylor heading into Week 9.

Why it matters: Taylor is owed $3.87 million in remaining 2026 base salary, though his cap hit exceeds $16 million in 2027. San Francisco already carries McCaffrey at a $10.861 million cap hit for 2026, which escalates to $26.4 million in 2027 without guaranteed money. Managing both contracts in 2027 would likely require the 49ers to restructure or part ways with McCaffrey.

What to watch: The NFL trade deadline is scheduled for Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.