Colts' 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.

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension with running back Jonathan Taylor. He scored an NFL-high 20 touchdowns last season.

For the first time in quite a stretch, it’s a financially beneficial time to be a star running back. The Brink’s Trucks continue to be backed up this week for star ball carriers, with Jonathan Taylor joining Bijan Robinson after signing a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts, according to NFL Network. Taylor’

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Jonathan Taylor agree to 2-year, $44M extension with Colts  ESPN

Taylor is entering his seventh NFL season and has amassed 9,067 yards from scrimmage and 76 total touchdowns.

Taylor's third contract with the Colts will take him through the remainder of his prime.

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor wants his own extension after Bijan Robinson's record deal — and he says he "has faith" one is coming.