{"id":858481,"date":"2026-04-07T08:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/858481\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:02:17","slug":"colts-urged-to-find-contingency-plan-for-star-rb-jonathan-taylor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/858481\/","title":{"rendered":"Colts Urged to Find Contingency Plan for Star RB Jonathan Taylor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Indianapolis%2C+IN&amp;city=Indianapolis&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Colts+Urged+to+Find+Contingency+Plan+for+Star+RB+Jonathan+Taylor&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Findianapolis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fcolts-urged-to-find-contingency-plan-for-star-rb-jonathan-taylor%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d4708c0eb83.jpg\" alt=\"A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a football player in motion, with sharp, overlapping geometric planes in the Colts' blue and white colors, conceptually representing the team's need to have a backup plan for their star running back.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>The Colts&#8217; offense has become heavily reliant on star running back Jonathan Taylor, prompting calls for the team to prepare a contingency plan in case his production declines.Indianapolis Today<\/p>\n<p>The Indianapolis Colts have relied heavily on star running back Jonathan Taylor as the centerpiece of their offense in recent seasons, with the All-Pro back racking up nearly 2,000 total yards and 20 touchdowns. However, experts are now urging the team to find a contingency plan in case Taylor&#8217;s production or availability declines in the future.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Running backs often have shorter careers than other positions, and the Colts&#8217; offense has become highly dependent on Taylor&#8217;s elite production. Preparing for a future without him could help the team maintain offensive stability and competitiveness if he were to get injured or see a drop-off in performance.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Taylor has been a dominant force for the Colts, but the team may need to use an upcoming draft pick on a running back to develop a backup plan. This could be an unpopular move given Taylor&#8217;s recent success, but it would provide insurance in case the star back&#8217;s production declines or he suffers a serious injury.<\/p>\n<p>      Over the past five seasons, Jonathan Taylor has been the Colts&#8217; biggest offensive weapon.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Jonathan Taylor<\/p>\n<p>An All-Pro running back who has been the centerpiece of the Indianapolis Colts&#8217; offense in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n<p>The NFL team that has relied heavily on running back Jonathan Taylor as its offensive focal point.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Indianapolis%2C+IN&amp;city=Indianapolis&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Colts+Urged+to+Find+Contingency+Plan+for+Star+RB+Jonathan+Taylor&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fin%2Findianapolis%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F07%2Fcolts-urged-to-find-contingency-plan-for-star-rb-jonathan-taylor%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>      <\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Colts&#8217; reliance on Jonathan Taylor&#8217;s elite production has made their offense highly dependent on him, so the team would be wise to use an upcoming draft pick to develop a contingency plan in case Taylor&#8217;s performance declines or he suffers a serious injury in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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