Jonathan Taylor allowed to seek trade as Colts change course with disgruntled running back: reports

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This offseason, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said he wouldn't entertain a trade for Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor, who has been holding out from training camp due to a contract dispute.

Now, according to multiple reports, Irsay and the Colts are walking back that thought process, allowing Taylor permission to seek a trade.

NFL Network reported that "several GMs and talent evaluators were informed earlier today that Taylor is available," which creates a large twist in the NFL as Week 1 is a couple of weeks away.

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Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on December 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

ESPN reported that Indy is looking for a first-round pick or a "package of picks that equates to as much" for Taylor, which shows that they will not be shipping him away easy.

Taylor has publicly shown his displeasure with the Colts this offseason amid a contract dispute with the club as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

Taylor believes he is deserving of a new contract, but Irsay has been stern with his belief that Taylor shouldn’t get one at the moment. The running back market has taken a large dip, with players like Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs – two elite backs like Taylor – not getting extensions from their respective teams.

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Taylor and Irsay met in late July on a team bus that was parked near the Colts’ practice field. Following the meeting,