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The Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers had been connected to two AFC South running backs before Tuesday's trade deadline, but the two playoff contenders were not able to agree to a deal for help in the backfield.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was the big prize this month, but the price tag of approximately a first-round pick or a package similar to the Christian McCaffery trade in 2022, was too rich for multiple league teams. Instead of unloading Taylor for a cheap price, keeping the running back on the roster will help their next general manager.
But the Tennessee Titans made a curious decision with Tony Pollard. Per Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Broncos and Packers "checked in" on Tony Pollard, but the Titans wanted at least a third-round pick for the veteran running back.
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The Broncos would wind up backing out of a trade deadline with the Los Angeles Chargers for inside linebacker Daiyan Henley after a failed physical. The Packers made no moves. Green Bay continues to have running back issues with Josh Jacobs set to miss time after he had surgery on his finger on Friday.
Why the Titans weren't willing to budge for Pollard is curious. Tennessee is just 1-7 before getting set to play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Pollard is on the final season of his contract and is set to enter free agency in 2027.
On Oct. 30, one day after Tennessee traded defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, Pollard told The Tennessean that he wanted to remain with the Titans, and cited family reasons for why he didn't want to move to a new city.
"First of all, I would be shocked, a little disappointed," Pollard said. "Just thinking about my family, my kids, my wife. "I would get used to it later, but it would hurt in the moment."
However, Pollard understood that a trade could happen.
"I don't really have social media," he said. "That's how I keep myself clear-minded from everything.
"You know personally where you want to be, what you want to do, but just seeing (rumors), it can kind of trigger you a little bit sometimes. That's just all part of being professional. That comes with the territory."
Pollard, 29, has rushed for 595 yards and six touchdowns on 133 carries this season. He's added 70 yards on 13 receptions in the passing game.
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