Troy Renck: Broncos can fix offseason mistake with trade for Jonathan Taylor

The Colts control Taylor's rights via a contract extension.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

#Broncos can fix offseason mistake by trading for Colts' Jonathan Taylor: https://t.co/taJSEv0tHx Via @TroyRenck on X

What happened: Troy Renck pushed on Saturday for the Denver Broncos to pursue a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, following his Oct. 20 assessment that acquisition cost is the hurdle. Multiple NFL clubs have expressed interest in acquiring the 2020 second-round pick out of Wisconsin.

Why it matters: Denver holds the AFC's No. 5 seed on a two-game winning streak, positioning the club as a buyer while Indianapolis sits at No. 12 after consecutive losses. Adding a workhorse back who rushed for 1,585 yards and 18 touchdowns on 323 carries across 17 games in 2025 would bolster the Broncos' ground game for a postseason push.

By the numbers: Denver sits at 4-2 following a 17-14 win on Oct. 15, while Indianapolis is 2-4 after a 26-20 loss on Oct. 18.

What to watch: Front offices have until the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline to turn trade inquiries with Indianapolis into a formal offer.

Sources

@TroyRenck 2026-10-24T12:42:54.421584+00:00

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