Jonathan Taylor signs two-year, $44 million extension with Colts
14 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts have finalized a two-year extension valued at $44 million, including $39 million guaranteed. This contract, which can reach $47 million with incentives, keeps Taylor with the team through the 2028 season. Taylor previously expressed a desire to remain with the Colts, participating fully in training camp after a contentious prior negotiation. He continues to be a pivotal part of the Colts' offense, especially with uncertainty at the quarterback position.
- •Taylor's new deal averages $22 million per year.
- •He is a three-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns last season.
- •Taylor has been a leading rusher in four of his six seasons.
- •This extension follows the signing of Bijan Robinson of the Falcons.
- •Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs remains without a contract extension.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' Jonathan Taylor gets historic $44 million contract update
- 1:14 PMESPN — Colts star Taylor latest RB to land big extension
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Taylor contract: Indianapolis Colts fans react to two-year extension
- 1:01 PMCBS NFL — Colts signing Jonathan Taylor to two-year, $44 million extension as another NFL RB gets paid, per reports
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Colts sign Jonathan Taylor to two-year extension
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Colts sign RB Jonathan Taylor to multi-year extension. What it means
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Where Jonathan Taylor's extension with Colts ranks among running backs
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Colts and RB Jonathan Taylor agree to 'big-time' contract extension
"The Colts and Jonathan Taylor have agreed to terms on a two-year, $44 million extension, the star running back's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
"The Indianapolis Colts have signed running back Jonathan Taylor to a contract extension. A few fans wonder if that isn't throwing good money after bad.
"The Colts franchise that let Edgerrin James leave as a free agent and traded Marshall Faulk has signed Jonathan Taylor to a two-year extension
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:21 PMColts' Jonathan Taylor gets historic $44 million contract update
The Colts sign star RB Jonathan Taylor to a record-breaking $44M contract extension following his dominant 1,585-yard season.
- ESPNAug 6, 2026, 1:14 PMColts star Taylor latest RB to land big extension
The Colts and Jonathan Taylor have agreed to terms on a two-year, $44 million extension, the star running back's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:10 PMJonathan Taylor contract: Indianapolis Colts fans react to two-year extension
The Indianapolis Colts have signed running back Jonathan Taylor to a contract extension. A few fans wonder if that isn't throwing good money after bad.
- CBS NFLAug 6, 2026, 1:01 PMColts signing Jonathan Taylor to two-year, $44 million extension as another NFL RB gets paid, per reports
Taylor's new deal checks in just behind Falcons' Bijan Robinson
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:37 PMColts sign Jonathan Taylor to two-year extension
The Colts franchise that let Edgerrin James leave as a free agent and traded Marshall Faulk has signed Jonathan Taylor to a two-year extension
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:34 PMColts sign RB Jonathan Taylor to multi-year extension. What it means
The Indianapolis Colts have inked running back Jonathan Taylor to a multi-year extension. Here are the details.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:20 PMWhere Jonathan Taylor's extension with Colts ranks among running backs
How does Jonathan Taylor's contract extension with the Colts compare to the NFL's other highest-paid running backs?
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:08 PMColts and RB Jonathan Taylor agree to 'big-time' contract extension
The Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor have agreed to a "big-time" contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:04 PMJonathan Taylor, Colts agree to 2-year, $44 million contract extension
Taylor's third contract with the Colts will take him through the remainder of his prime.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:03 PMJonathan Taylor agrees to two-year extension with Colts
Taylor is set to make $44 million under the terms of his new deal.
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