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Colts eyed Christian Watson in Jonathan Taylor trade talks, sources say

Miami Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle wasn't the only wide receiver targeted by the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for Jonathan Taylor.

When Indianapolis and Green Bay had initial discussions about a potential Taylor trade, the Colts asked the Packers for second-year receiver Christian Watson, league sources told ESPN.

The Packers, however, never considered dealing Watson for Taylor or anyone else, and quickly shut down any such talk, according to sources.

A source told ESPN that Taylor, who currently is on Physically Unable to Perform List because of an ankle injury, is "going to pass his physical and could pass it today.