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Running Backs Are Getting Paid | Indianapolis Colts News
- Published
- August 6, 2026
- Duration
- 2:01
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Aug 9, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
Running backs are back in the spotlight—Jonathan Taylor just signed a massive two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts, making him the highest-paid RB on third contracts ever, with $39M guaranteed. Coming off a stellar season with 18 rushing TDs and 1,585 yards, Taylor’s deal (averaging $22M/year) puts him behind only Bijan Robinson ($25M avg.) but …
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Running backs are back in the spotlight—Jonathan Taylor just signed a massive two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts, making him the highest-paid RB on third contracts ever, with $39M guaranteed. Coming off a stellar season with 18 rushing TDs and 1,585 yards, Taylor’s deal (averaging $22M/year) puts him behind only Bijan Robinson ($25M avg.) but ahead of Saquon Barkley. This surge signals a new era for the position, with Jahmyr Gibbs likely next in line for a payday. The tide is turning
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- football