RESOLVING THE LEDGER
This is one outlet's own report from Yahoo Sports — the article as it was filed.
When training camp practices begin for the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, GM Chris Ballard expects that running back Jonathan Taylor will be on the field.
Taylor is set to enter the final year of his current contract.
#Colts GM Chris Ballard says he expects RB Jonathan Taylor to practice tomorrow. (Taylor is entering the final year of his contract.)
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) July 28, 2026 Earlier this offseason, Taylor shared that he had already expressed to the Colts that he would like to remain with the team for his entire NFL career. Whether or not contract talks are taking place behind the scenes is unknown.
In 2023, Taylor signed a four-year, $42 million deal, averaging out to $14 million per year. That contract made Taylor one of the top backs in football on a per-year basis. In 2026, Taylor's deal ranks seventh among backs in average annual value.
Perhaps of note for Taylor, Devon Achane signed a four-year, $64 million extension this offseason. He is now the third-highest-paid running back in football behind Christian McCaffrey at $19 million per year and Saquon Barkley at $20.6 million per year.
Taylor is a three-time Pro Bowler and made one All-Pro team. He played in 13 games in 2024 and all 17 games last season. rushing for 1,431 yards and 1,585 yards, respectively, as one of the more productive backs in football each year.
Taylor has also shouldered a heavy workload during his NFL career as well and is a big part of what makes this Colts ' offense go.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Ballard expects Colts Jonathan Taylor to practice as he enters final contract year
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