The New York Giants are reportedly making a strong push to acquire Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday's trade deadline. League sources told The Post that the Giants are hoping the asking price of a first-round pick for Taylor, who is averaging a career-low 4.1 yards per carry this season, will decrease.
Taylor, 27, is in his seventh NFL season and has accumulated significant mileage, with his next rush set to be his 1,700th in the league, in addition to his college carries. His contract also carries substantial future salary obligations, with $16 million and $17.9 million due in 2027 and 2028, respectively. These factors raise questions about whether Taylor is worth the significant investment.
The potential acquisition of Taylor by the Giants could signal a major shift in the team's organizational approach to valuing running backs. This comes a decade after Taylor decommitted from Rutgers, a move that also saw Saquon Barkley decommit from the same university.
The Giants' aggressive pursuit is reportedly driven by head coach John Harbaugh, who has been given final say over personnel decisions and is intent on adding an offensive playmaker. The team's interest in Taylor occurs as the Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley, a former Giant, continues his career. 
