Backfield
Who backs up the Colts at running back?
Indianapolis Colts running back depth chart, updated Jul 26, 2026. Jonathan Taylor leads the Colts backfield, with DJ Giddens as the direct handcuff. Depth order reflects the current published depth chart; 2025 efficiency below is from verified play-by-play data (nflverse).
Colts running back depth chart
| # | Player | Status | 2025 RYOE | RYOE/Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Taylor | Active | 195.1 | 0.61 |
| 2 | DJ Giddens | Active | — | — |
| 3 | Seth McGowan | Active | — | — |
| 4 | Anderson Castle | Active | — | — |
| 5 | Lincoln Pare | Active | — | — |
| 6 | Ulysses Bentley | Active | — | — |
A dash means the back did not qualify for the 2025 rushing leaderboard — usually a rookie or a player with too few carries.
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