Jonathan Taylor considers contract talks after Bijan Robinson's new deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor reacted to Bijan Robinson's contract with the Falcons, which averages $22.5 million per year. Taylor acknowledged that he needs to discuss his own contract situation with his agent, as he approaches the final year of his current deal averaging $14 million annually. He has expressed a desire to remain with the Colts, with owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon sharing similar sentiments. Taylor played 13 games in 2024 and all 17 games last season, rushing for 1,431 and 1,585 yards, respectively.
- •Bijan Robinson signed a $22.5 million per year deal with the Falcons.
- •Jonathan Taylor will talk to his agent about his contract status.
- •Taylor is in the final year of his current deal worth $14 million annually.
- •He has been a key player for the Colts, rushing for over 1,400 yards last season.
- •Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon wants Taylor to stay with the Colts.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' Jonathan Taylor after Bijan Robinson's record-setting deal: Got to talk to my agent
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Colts Jonathan Taylor has to 'talk to agent' after Bijan Robinson deal
"After learning of fellow running back Bijan Robinson's record-setting extension, Colts running back joked he needed to call his agent.
"After Colts RB Jonathan Taylor found out about Bijan Robinson's new deal with Atlanta, he said he needed to talk to his agent.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:17 PMColts' Jonathan Taylor after Bijan Robinson's record-setting deal: Got to talk to my agent
After learning of fellow running back Bijan Robinson's record-setting extension, Colts running back joked he needed to call his agent.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:37 PMColts Jonathan Taylor has to 'talk to agent' after Bijan Robinson deal
After Colts RB Jonathan Taylor found out about Bijan Robinson's new deal with Atlanta, he said he needed to talk to his agent.
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