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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 27, 2026 04:13 PM ET

Russell Wilson pitches Jonathan Taylor as trade fit for Vikings offense

Colts RB is on deadline watch after GM Chris Ballard's exit

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Trade matchmaker @DangeRussWilson believes Jonathan Taylor could be the missing ingredient for the Vikings offense 👀 #S Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: Speaking on CBS Sports' SetHut program, Russell Wilson identified running back Jonathan Taylor as the missing piece for the Minnesota Vikings' offense ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Taylor remains under contract with Indianapolis via extension, though the franchise placed him on transaction watch on Oct. 26.

Why it matters: Minnesota has already been linked alongside the Seahawks, Broncos and Packers as a potential trade suitor for Taylor, per ProFootballTalk. With Indianapolis already dealing guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle for 2027 third-round and 2028 fifth-round draft picks, acquiring the former second-round pick out of Wisconsin would bolster the Vikings' ground game for a postseason push.

By the numbers: Minnesota holds the conference's No. 1 seed at 6-0 on a six-game winning streak after defeating Indianapolis 16-10 on Oct. 25, while the Colts enter Week 8 at 2-5 and sit 12th in the AFC on a three-game losing streak.

What to watch: Negotiations across the league will determine whether Minnesota or another contending suitor submits a formal offer for Taylor before the NFL trade deadline.

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