Jonathan Taylor Colts trade speculation after fifth straight loss, Digi Mart USA News: Jonathan Taylor is done watching the Colts shoot themselves in the foot. Sunday’s 27-23 loss to Dallas dropped Indianapolis to 2-7, its fifth straight defeat.
As the lone Pro Bowl weapon on a struggling offense, the franchise running back has outgrown the dysfunction, and he appears to read the situation clearly.
With Tuesday’s trade deadline approaching and the Colts firmly in fire-sale territory, Taylor did not offer the usual company line at the podium. Instead, his remarks sounded much like a parting goodbye to Indianapolis.
“I think you play every game like it’s your last, but at the end of the day this has been a spot where I grew up,” Taylor said.
“I think I mentioned this to you guys, like you go to college, you’re a young man, but you really grew up, you started a family and you really embraced this city, the people, and you’re just like … this place helped shape me into the man I am today.
If it is [my last game], I’m very grateful for the city of Indianapolis.” Taylor continued, “I just hope that they appreciate and know that I appreciate them and it was a pleasure to put on display not only my hard work but the team’s hard work each and every single week, each and every single year. Just know it was a pleasure.”
Before Sunday’s kickoff, Fox NFL Insider Jay Glazer reported that the New York Giants, the team most interested in Taylor, had pulled their trade proposal. New York had offered a second- and fifth-round pick package with extra compensation but backed off after the Colts held out for a first-round pick.
That steep asking price remains the sticking point, while other contenders such as Denver and Cincinnati are still in the picture.
The three-time Pro Bowler won the NFL rushing title in 2021 with over 1,800 yards and 18 touchdowns, and he delivered another strong season in 2025 with nearly 1,600 rushing yards. The Colts have already fired GM Chris Ballard and traded locker room leaders Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner for future draft capital.
Taylor remains under contract through 2028, giving Indianapolis leverage.
Unless the front office lowers its demands before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, Taylor is likely to remain with an offense that has struggled to avoid self-inflicted setbacks.
