AFC East

Colts give star runner Taylor permission to seek trade; Dolphins expected to explore

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been given permission to seek a trade, and the Dolphins are expected to at least explore a deal for the NFL’s 2021 rushing leader. But the Colts are seeking a high price in return – a first-round draft pick or multiple draft picks that would be the equivalent of a first-round pick, according to ESPN. And it’s unclear if the Dolphins would be willing to meet that demand. Taylor has been seeking a contract extension for several weeks; his rookie deal expires after this season. The Colts declined to give Taylor a new deal and initially rebuffed …