Jonathan Taylor mock trades: How Giants, Bengals could target Colts star RB after Chris Ballard's firing

The Colts need to replenish their draft assets, and dealing their three-time Pro Bowl running back could produce a significant return

After a loss to the previously winless Titans dropped the Colts to 2-4 on the young season, Indianapolis fired GM Chris Ballard. It was the first firing by Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, and it might not be the last. Shane Steichen has zero postseason trips in four seasons as the Colts' coach, and while he's still leading the way for now, there's no doubt his seat is and has been warm. How much warmer it became after Ballard's firing is unclear, but it's clear Irsay-Gordon expects better than what the Colts are producing. It's also clear that the Colts aren't close to getting to the level Irsay-Gordon expects.

Daniel Jones has been a turnover machine, and the defense is below average, with issues rushing the passer and defending the run. The Colts are 28th in yards per play allowed and 26th in net yards per attempt allowed. Sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better, and that may be the case for the Colts. Indianapolis is already down a 2027 first-round pick, traded to the Jets at the 2025 trade deadline, but the Colts could be sellers — and maybe major sellers — this year. The biggest name would be star running back Jonathan Taylor. He had 20 touchdowns and nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage last year, and