Jonathan Taylor received news of Chris Ballard’s exit on Tuesday, along with the rest of the country. With seemingly every possible move on the table after the disastrous loss to the Tennessee Titans, nothing is sacred. The incoming general manager may be tasked with cleaning house and getting whatever he can for the team’s biggest assets, including Taylor.

Here’s a look at five of the most likely landing spots for Taylor if the Colts decide to kick-start a rebuild in the coming weeks.

Notable NFL Fits For Jonathan Taylor If Colts Reset

#1 – Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos have faced offensive woes all season long. However, the team has a championship-level defense. A slight push from the offense may get the team over the top. That push could be Jonathan Taylor, who has earned at least 1,400 yards in each of his last two seasons.

If Bo Nix is indeed unfixable this season, the only thing the Broncos can do is give him a cheat code to lean on to take as much off his plate as possible.

#2 – New York Giants

The New York Giants are clearly interested in a running back after taking carries away from Cam Skattebo last week. Najee Harris was apparently in line to get some action, but he didn’t get much, either. It’s clear that John Harbaugh wants a franchise running back as he had in Baltimore, and Jonathan Taylor might be the only potentially available back who fits the bill.

At 3-2-1, the Giants are set to be buyers. Taylor could be the true successor to Saquon Barkley after general manager Joe Schoen let him exit, giving him a win on that front. Currently ranked 19th in yards per game, the franchise could use an upgrade.

#3 – Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks let Kenneth Walker III out the door, and he has made Seattle pay with an explosive start to his Chiefs tenure. The Seahawks took a page out of Kansas City’s book by drafting Jadarian Price at No. 32 after winning the Super Bowl. The Chiefs drafted Clyde Edwards-Helaire at No. 32 in 2020 (Pro Football Reference).

Edwards-Helaire never quite took off with the franchise, and Price has been ineffective and is currently injured. Adding Jonathan Taylor could be the difference between the team’s second deep playoff run in two years and wilting away and being written off as another Super Bowl hangover.

When the Seahawks went to back-to-back Super Bowls in the early-mid 2010s, Marshawn Lynch was a key component. The Seahawks need a new Lynch for this year, and Taylor could be that.

#4 – Tennessee Titans

The Titans were never the same after the franchise said goodbye to Derrick Henry. In 2026, the franchise is dead last in yards per game and No. 28 in rushing yards per game. Adding Taylor would be a last gasp to wring something out of Cam Ward in 2027.

Traditionally, the Titans might wait until the offseason, but if the team believes that Taylor is their guy and they freeze and miss him, it could be a disastrous turn of events. Plus, if the Colts look at Taylor’s 4.0 yards per carry and believe his best days are behind him, but the Titans believe they can get a greatly motivated version of him, a rare intradivisional trade could take place.

The Colts might believe that Taylor will be on the decline by the time their rebuild is done, as he nears turning 28 years old. This would add another reason for Indianapolis to consider Tennessee.

#5 – Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are undefeated, have questions at quarterback, and have a top-tier defense. The team also has a nearly 32-year-old starting running back in Aaron Jones, who was available for only 12 games last season. At this point, there are plenty of reasons for the franchise to make a run at getting Jonathan Taylor.

Taylor, who is in his seventh season with the Colts, might be interested in staying in the general area. If he has any say in where he goes, staying semi-local and going to an undefeated team might be as good of a sell as it gets.