The self-imposed deadline has come and gone for a Jonathan Taylor trade. But according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Miami Dolphins weren’t the only team interested.
Per the NFL reporter, the Green Bay Packers were also involved as the “mystery” team in trade discussions with the Colts. Revealing the franchise had “legitimate interest in trading for the star running back.”
The “mystery team” that had trade discussions with the Colts about All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor was the Green Bay Packers, via @HolderStephen:https://t.co/I6UMToQR5K
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2023
Fans reacted to the recent report on Wednesday.
“Matt Lafleur trying to balance a Taylor, Jones, Dillon backfield,” a user replied.
Matt Lafleur trying to balance a Taylor, Jones, Dillon backfield pic.twitter.com/DDIsT7ZKfD
— Geoff (@thefantasygrind) August 30, 2023
“We want all the running backs,” tweeted Pats Buzz.
“We want all the running backs.”
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) August 30, 2023
“Trading for a 3rd RB when ur top WRs are Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs,” a fan cried.
Trading for a 3rd RB when ur top WRs are Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs😭😭
— japta (@DubsBetterrrr) August 30, 2023
“Jonathan Taylor and AJ Dillon’s quads on the first day of practice,” commented Ian Hartitz.
Jonathan Taylor and AJ Dillon’s quads on the first day of practice pic.twitter.com/Q9JGMGA5SY https://t.co/9n7k9NAMtM
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) August 30, 2023
“Our fantasy team name of ‘Jonathan Taylor Super Secret Potential Trade Partner Mystery Team’ is now going to be affectionately known as ‘Packers,'” said FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager.
Our fantasy team name of “Jonathan Taylor Super Secret Potential Trade Partner Mystery Team” is now going to be affectionately known as “Packers” https://t.co/M0mk2VjZR7
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) August 30, 2023
“I, um. I didn’t see that coming,” tweeted Ryan Wood.
I, um. I didn’t see that coming. https://t.co/N1lJwlrIlq
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 30, 2023
Who would’ve thought…