If the New York Giants really want to make a bold trade for Indianapolis Colts superstar running back Jonathan Taylor, a new report reveals that the bidding war is now officially open.

The Giants are in a very different position than they were a year ago. They enter the Week 8 NFL schedule with a 2-5 record and experts saying they should be sellers before the trade deadline. However, this year, they are 4-2-1 and surprisingly sit atop the NFC East standings. It now means that they can and should be buyers before Nov. 10.

There are two areas of the roster the G-Men are reportedly looking to upgrade. They are the defensive line and running back. This season, the ground game has been okay, but players like Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. have frustrated coach John Harbaugh with their butterfingers. While they did quiet some of their detractors when the unit posted close to 200 yards against a good Houston Texans defense last week, it will be hard to completely trust them in the second half and possible playoff games.

That is why the Giants have been linked to a potential trade for the Colts’ three-time Pro Bowler the last couple of weeks. However, most reports suggested Indianapolis was unlikely to move him. Well, that is no longer the case.

On Saturday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, “The Indianapolis Colts now are open to trading star running back Jonathan Taylor.” The NFL insider added that “multiple teams have reached out” and that “talks are said to be active and ongoing.”

What it will cost the New York Giants to make a Jonathan Taylor trade

It is a very surprising revelation that the Colts are now taking offers on one of the greatest running backs in franchise history. While it makes sense to at least listen to calls, most NFL experts assumed Indianapolis’ ongoing fire sale would be focused on players on expiring contracts. Not top talent they have locked into more seasons.

The news shows that Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon wants a major roster overhaul and to pile up draft assets in future years after former general manager Chris Ballard gave away two first-rounders for Sauce Gardner last year.

So if Taylor is up for grabs, what would a trade cost? According to a seperate Saturday morning report, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler claimed he’s been told the RB will cost “a second-round pick and more.” Not a terrible price for an elite talent still with impact years in front of him.

Will the Giants be willing to pay that cost, or could they instead try to get a more affordable option like Tony Pollard from the Tennessee Titans?