Mystery team looms for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

Well, football fans, we made it. Today is NFL cut-down day, as well as the self-made deadline if a trade for a Jonathan Taylor trade is to occur. Sources shared with me earlier today that a mystery team is picking up steam as trade negotiations continue for Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. Who is this […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Aug 29, 2023 1:21 PM EDT

Nov 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs the ball while Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards (57) defends in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Well, football fans, we made it. Today is NFL cut-down day, as well as the self-made deadline if a trade for a Jonathan Taylor trade is to occur.

Sources shared with me earlier today that a mystery team is picking up steam as trade negotiations continue for Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor.

Sources share that the 2nd mystery team in the Jonathan Taylor sweepstakes have become a serious threat to the #Dolphins to acquire the star RB from the #Colts.

I expect both teams to continue negotiations with the Colts today to see if a deal can be made before cut down.
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) August 29, 2023

Who is this mystery team?

The identity of this 2nd team has remained a mystery ever since their offer was announced as one of two teams to do so, the other being reported as the Miami Dolphins.

While their identity being a secret at the time of their opening offer was interesting, it was shared that the Dolphins had separated themselves in terms of overall interest. That notion doesn't seem to be the case anymore, as this mystery 2nd team has become a serious threat to the Miami Dolphins in terms of acquiring Jonathan Taylor via trade. A source shared that this team's recent surge has "Put them on par with the Dolphins."

While I, like many others, have not been able to track down this mystery team's identity, from the information I have gathered, I believe this team to be in the NFC. This would make one assume that if the two teams' trade packages are nearly identical, the NFC team would have an edge on the Colts fellow AFC team, the Miami Dolphins.

We are heading toward the finish line of the trade deadline given by the Colts to RB Jonathan Tayor (Today). Will a deal get done? Will the Colts extend the deadline?

We will have to wait and see.