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Kevin Hickey

Report: Dolphins exploring potential trade for Colts’ Jonathan Taylor

While the Indianapolis Colts granted running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, it seems at least one team is expected to explore a deal at the preliminary level.

According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, the Dolphins “are expected to at least explore a trade” for the 24-year-old running back. It may simply mean they are reaching out to discuss the cost and get information.

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The Colts reportedly have set their asking price at a minimum of a first-round pick—or a package of similar value. This means teams inquiring about Taylor would have to give up high draft capital while signing him to a new contract that would pay him among the leaders at the position.

The Dolphins aren’t necessarily in a position to make this sort of deal. They do have first and second-round picks in 2024, but the contract may be an issue. According to Over The Cap, the Dolphins are projected to be over the salary cap by roughly $32 million next offseason.

Of course, the salary cap can be manipulated, and teams get through that issue every offseason. But the Dolphins may need to give quarterback Tua Tagovailoa a new contract while defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is currently conducting a hold-in due to his contract.

The Colts don’t seem to want to trade Taylor, but if a team is willing to give up that kind of draft capital, they will have to seriously listen.

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