Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is publicly expressing his desire to spend the remainder of his professional career with the franchise. Taylor, 27, who signed a three-year, $42 million extension in 2023 following a contentious contract dispute and trade request, said he would welcome a new agreement before the start of the 2026 season. During a mandatory minicamp press conference on Wednesday, Taylor stated to reporters that he has officially communicated his long-term goals to team management, explicitly noting, “I’d love to be a Colt for life.” The running back added that his preference is to solidify a new financial agreement before the upcoming regular season kicks off, though he acknowledged that the ultimate resolution remains highly uncertain. The situation marks a stark contrast to the uncertainty surrounding Taylor’s contract three years ago. Since then, he has re-established himself as one of the league’s top running backs, producing more than 3,000 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns over the last two seasons. Analysts have identified Taylor and All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson as two of the Colts’ biggest upcoming financial priorities, with both players entering contract years. According to salary-tracking sites Spotrac and Over the Cap, Taylor is scheduled to earn…
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