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Packers’ perfect Jonathan Taylor trade offer to Colts before NFL trade deadline

By The Best News Network November 10, 2026

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A 45-27 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday helped boost the Green Bay Packers to 6-3. While the Packers remain in last place in the NFC North, they have more than a fighting chance at a playoff spot. Josh Jacobs made his second start at running back of the season, following injuries and off-field issues, so it looked as if Green Bay had put its backfield issues behind it.

However, Jacobs had a terrible day in the backfield, running the ball four times for just five yards. Jacobs also failed to add any catches. Unfortunately, the money that the Packers have invested in the former first-rounder might continue to look like a sunk cost at this point.

Luckily for the Packers, there could be an answer to their rushing woes on the trade market. After firing GM Chris Ballard, the Indianapolis Colts have begun a teardown. A few days ago, the Colts dealt veteran leaders Quentin Nelson and DeForest Buckner to two separate NFC West contenders, the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers. Indianapolis still has a few veteran pieces they could move ahead of the trade deadline.

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Most notably, that includes star running back Jonathan Taylor. In nine games, Taylor has 161 carries for 656 yards and eight touchdowns. While the standout back has yet to break the 100-yard barrier in a game this season, he’s run for over 90 yards in five games. However, with the Colts getting pummeled by the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend, the odds of Indianapolis making a postseason run at 2-7 seem far-fetched. So, what would it take for Packers GM Brian Gutekunst to get Taylor to Lambeau Field?

Jonathan Taylor would provide a massive jolt to the Packers’ run game

Although Taylor has had a couple of down games over the last two weeks, the 27-year-old is still one of the NFL’s best backs. In Indianapolis, he’s currently being wasted. The offensive line just lost Nelson, so Taylor lost his best blocker. The play calling from head coach Shane Steichen hasn’t helped matters either.

With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away, it feels like the Colts have failed to get an offer that they’d like. Enter the Packers. Although the offense had a superb day in the win over New England Sunday, the rushing game still needs a jump start. Former Pittsburgh Steelers third round pick Kaleb Johnson, acquired before the season, led the team with 68 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Jacobs also lost carries to Pierre Strong Jr., who wasn’t in the picture when the season started.

Gutekunst needs to call the Colts front office and figure out if a 2028 second round pick would get the job done. If not, combine that offer with a fourth or fifth rounder from 2027 and see if that gets the job done. It might take a little more, but if Gutekunst wants to give the Packers their best shot at a Super Bowl run, then adding more firepower to head coach Matt LaFleur’s attack wouldn’t be a bad idea. If the Green Bay can bring Taylor north, their title contention claims will certainly have more weight behind them.

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