Jonathan Taylor was involved in one of the most head-scratching contract situations of the NFL offseason. Much of that stemmed from the approach Colts owner Jim Irsay took on the discussion surrounding the running back’s contract, calling out agents for selling “bad faith,” among other things.
But with Taylor signing a three-year, $42 million contract extension with $26.5 million guaranteed just prior to his return from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, it appears Irsay’s tone has changed just a bit. Following the official announcement, the Colts owner addressed the extension stating that Taylor “deserves this deal.”
"Jonathan is a special player and signing him to this extension is important knowing the impact he'll make as the team develops under Shane Steichen," Colts Owner and CEO Jim Irsay said. "I have no doubt he'll continue to create highlight plays and memories for Colts fans as he's done in his three seasons thus far. Jonathan deserves this deal and I'm happy for him.”
