Colts keep 2021 league rushing champ Jonathan Taylor with 2-year, $44 million deal, AP source says
- Jonathan Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
- The deal keeps Taylor off the free agent market next spring.
- Taylor expressed confidence that the deal would be completed before the season opener.
- He is now under contract through 2028 and will turn 30 in January 2029.
- Taylor led the league in rushing touchdowns last season and finished third in rushing yards.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million contract extension, according to a source familiar with the deal. This agreement prevents Taylor from entering free agency next spring, following his desire to remain with the team long-term.
Taylor expressed confidence in the negotiations leading up to the deal, stating he wanted to be a Colt for life. The contract keeps him under team control through 2028, with his 30th birthday approaching in January 2029.
Last season, Taylor led the league in rushing touchdowns and finished third in total rushing yards, showcasing his value to the Colts' offense. The team has emphasized their commitment to keeping key players, including Taylor, as part of their long-term strategy.
印第安纳波利斯小马队与2021年联赛冲球冠军乔纳森·泰勒签订为期两年的4400万美元合同
印第安纳波利斯小马队的跑卫乔纳森·泰勒与球队签订了一份为期两年的4400万美元合同续约，消息来源透露。此协议使泰勒在明年春季免于进入自由球员市场，满足了他希望长期留队的愿望。
泰勒在谈判过程中表示对达成协议充满信心，并表示希望终身效力于小马队。该合同将他锁定到2028年，他的30岁生日将在2029年1月到来。
上赛季，泰勒在冲球达阵数上位列联盟第一，冲球码数排名第三，展现了他对小马队进攻的价值。球队也强调了他们对留住包括泰勒在内的关键球员的承诺，作为长期战略的一部分。