Jonathan Taylor Has Not Requested Trade Away From Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor told reporters on October 29 that he has not requested a trade, according to CBS NFL, Associated Press reports via Yahoo Sports, ESPN, Yahoo NFL, and Colts.com. Taylor stated that he hopes to remain with the team and is proud to be in Indianapolis as trade speculation continues to build. [1][3][4][6][7][9][11]

The comments follow a series of trades made by the Indianapolis franchise ahead of the NFL trade deadline. CBS NFL and Yahoo Sports reported that the Colts recently traded offensive lineman Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. [1][2]

Taylor acknowledged the rumors regarding his future, noting that he cannot control potential roster moves made by management. According to CBS NFL and Yahoo NFL, Taylor stated that he hopes a trade does not happen. He is currently in his seventh season with the franchise after playing his first six and a half professional seasons in Indianapolis. [1][7][11]

Taylor joined the Colts as a rookie and led the NFL in rushing yards in 2021, earning First-Team All-Pro honors and setting the franchise record for career rushing touchdowns. As FTMQ Sports reported earlier, general manager Chris Ballard previously departed the franchise, and the team entered Week 8 following three consecutive losses. [12][14][15][16]