AFC South

Colts’ Jim Irsay Backpedaled Hard After Jonathan Taylor’s Contract Extension

By Jeff Smith Jonathan Taylor was involved in one of the most head-scratching contract situations of the NFL offseason. Much of that stemmed from the approach Colts owner Jim Irsay took on the discussion surrounding the running back’s contract, calling out agents for selling “bad faith,” among other things. But with Taylor signing a three-year, $42 million contract extension with $26.5 million guaranteed just prior to his return from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, it appears Irsay’s tone has changed just a bit. Following the official announcement, the Colts owner addressed the ex…