The Indianapolis Colts have secured the future of star running back Jonathan Taylor by agreeing to a two-year contract extension. According to reports from NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter, the new deal is valued at $44 million, includes $39 million in guaranteed money, and could reach $47 million through incentives. The agreement ensures Taylor remains with Indianapolis through the 2028 NFL season.
Taylor was entering the final year of his previous contract, but the extension removes any uncertainty surrounding his long-term future with the franchise. The Pro Bowl running back has repeatedly expressed his desire to spend his entire career with the Colts, and this new agreement brings him a step closer to making that goal a reality while reaffirming the team’s commitment to one of its offensive cornerstones.
Jonathan Taylor Secures $44 Million Extension to Stay With Colts Through 2028
Jonathan Taylor has achieved the long-term future he hoped for with the Indianapolis Colts after agreeing to a two-year, $44 million contract extension. According to reports, the deal includes $39 million in guaranteed money and could rise to $47 million through incentives, keeping the Pro Bowl running back under contract through the 2028 season. The agreement comes shortly after Bijan Robinson signed a record-setting extension with the Atlanta Falcons, making Taylor’s new deal the second-highest annual salary among NFL running backs.
After entering the final year of his previous contract, Taylor had repeatedly expressed his desire to remain with Indianapolis for the rest of his career, saying, “I’d love to be a Colt for life” and later adding, “I have faith. There have been some good conversations, but I have faith between my agent and the front office. Like I’ve said already, I would love to be a Colt for life, and I have faith that things are moving in the right direction.”
The extension marks a much smoother outcome than the contract standoff in 2023, when Taylor requested a trade after negotiations with the Colts broke down. This time, the star running back made it clear he wanted to avoid a repeat of that situation, saying, “last time, just understanding that, hey, some people are gonna run with some of the media narratives, some people won’t. But just know that the true Indianapolis fans, they’ll be able to see through the weeds and understand exactly what’s going on and not just believe everything that they read.” The new agreement secures one of the franchise’s most important offensive players before the start of the season.
Taylor has continued to prove why he remains one of the NFL’s premier running backs. The 27-year-old earned his third Pro Bowl selection in 2025 after rushing for 1,585 yards and an NFL-leading 18 touchdowns while also pacing the league with 323 carries. Despite battling injuries between 2022 and 2024, he returned to play every game last season after appearing in 13 contests the year before. Alongside quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce, who also received new contracts this offseason, Taylor remains a cornerstone of Indianapolis’ offense, providing the consistent rushing attack that allows head coach Shane Steichen’s system to thrive.
Where Does Jonathan Taylor Rank Among the NFL’s Highest-Paid Running Backs?
| Rank | Player | Team | Average Annual Value (AAV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons | $22.25 million |
| 2 | Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts | $22.00 million |
| 3 | Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles | $20.60 million |
| 4 | Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | $19.00 million |
| 5 | Devon Achane | Miami Dolphins | $16.00 million |
With his future now secured in Indianapolis, Jonathan Taylor enters the 2026 season as one of the NFL’s highest-paid running backs and a central figure in the Colts’ pursuit of playoff success.
