Sometimes life’s easiest choices are made a lot more complicated. The obvious is right in front of us, but overthinking sets in. The Indianapolis Colts were faced with the decision of whether to keep their franchise rushing leader who carried the team at times and proved he has plenty left in the tank due to a stellar 2025 season. Seems easy, right? Well, the Colts didn’t overcomplicate things and kept this season trending in the right direction.
Jonathan Taylor isn’t going anywhere. The freshly signed
two-year extension worth $44 million means the Colts are going to get everything Taylor’s got. If he stays healthy, that could be a lot. After truly breaking out in 2021, it appeared Taylor might have lost his edge. Injuries started to pile up and missed games meant missed opportunities. Some players never recover from that type of dip. Fortunately, Taylor caught his second wind.
With over 3,000 yards and 29 touchdowns over the last two seasons, to say Taylor is back, would be an understatement. He has already cemented himself as the franchise leader in rushing touchdowns and is establishing himself as one of the best players in the league. Strip away the allure of the quarterback and Taylor was in the upper echelons of the NFL last year. A full-strength Daniel Jones will be the key to unlocking his full potential. If Jones provides offensive balance, Taylor will shine yet again.
At the end of the day, will Jonathan Taylor be worth every penny? How many professional athletes can you say that about when they sign a new deal? That’s impossible to know at this point, but what we can say is that he is worth it now. Historical performance dictated that contract. Here’s hoping the future backs it up.
