Colts owner celebrates Jonathan Taylor's new contract with fans at camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Jonathan Taylor has secured a two-year contract extension worth $44 million with the Indianapolis Colts. The announcement coincided with festivities at the Colts' training camp, where owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon celebrated by offering free beers to fans on August 6. This follows a surge in the running back market, highlighted by several other contract announcements, including Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson. Taylor, who had a standout previous season with 18 touchdowns, expressed gratitude to supporters during the event.
- •Jonathan Taylor signs a two-year, $44 million contract extension with the Colts.
- •Carlie Irsay-Gordon offers fans free beers during the celebration at training camp.
- •Taylor scored 18 touchdowns in the previous season, leading all NFL running backs.
- •Other running backs also secured contracts recently, reflecting a lively market.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Indianapolis Colts owner provides fans free gift to celebrate Jonathan Taylor’s new contract
"Thursday afternoon saw the running back market explode into life once again as Jonathan Taylor was handed his new deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Just hours after Taylor’s deal with the Colts was announced, the Detroit Lions shared news of Jahmyr Gibbs’ record-breaking deal.
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