McAfee Says Colts Should Demand First-Round Pick for Taylor

Pat McAfee said the Colts should not trade Jonathan Taylor unless they receive a first-round draft pick, weighing in on the running back’s uncertain future on his show on November 9. McAfee argued that Indianapolis needs the selection because it lacks an opening-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

The debate followed Indianapolis’ 27-23 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys on November 8. Taylor had 13 carries for 46 yards and made remarks that sounded like a farewell to his teammates.

The Giants have been linked to Taylor, with a reported offer involving a second-round pick. The Colts had dismissed that proposal, but New York coach John Harbaugh said after his team’s 19-11 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on November 8 that discussions were continuing and the team was not ruling out a move involving a player from another club.

McAfee, a former Colts punter, said he believes the team should hold to its first-round-pick asking price. The trade speculation has centered on whether a deal could benefit Taylor as well as Indianapolis.