Jonathan Taylor entered training camp in 2023 in search of a new contract. At the time, he made a splash and requested a trade after an infamous bus meeting with Jim Irsay.
Taylor is once again looking for a contract extension, but this time things are much less controversial. There is no planned shutdown. No harsh words are said or statements made.
“I have faith,” Taylor said Wednesday when asked about a potential preseason extension, via The Indianapolis Star . “There’s been some good conversations, but I have faith between my agent and the front office. Like I’ve said before, I’d love to be a Colt for life and I have faith that things are moving in the right direction.”
After a 1,585-yard rushing season in which he led the NFL with 323 carries and 18 touchdowns, Taylor ranks first all-time in franchise history in rushing yards (69) and second in rushing yards — 1,629 yards shy of passing Edgerrin James.
Taylor signed a three-year, $42 million extension through 2023. The 27-year-old is now entering the final year of his contract and is still playing at an elite level. Taylor said his consistent production proves he is one of the few workhorses in the NFL.
“I just think we’ve continued to play at a high level — not just myself, but a lot of other quarterbacks in the league,” Taylor said. “I think they’ve played at a really high level at different ages. (Three years ago), I think it was probably a season where there might have been some scrimmage with some guys, but I think now it doesn’t matter what you are or if you’re an elite guy.
“I think it shows on and off the field and people continue to prove it.