Jonathan Taylor Addresses Trade Inquiries as the Indianapolis Colts Prepare for the Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor offered a cryptic response when asked whether he has recently requested a trade from the organization, indicating instead that the hay is in the barn and he is preparing for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys at home. The Athletic reported that Taylor offered a cryptic response when asked about his status with the franchise, even as former teammates like DeForest Buckner and Josh Downs have presumably gone down that road as of late.
The situation comes as the franchise evaluates its roster direction. The Athletic reported that while the Colts have not been actively shopping Taylor around the league and potentially consider him a cornerstone of their ongoing rebuild, prospective suitors have expressed heavy interest and Indianapolis is listening to offers.
Colts Demand First Round Pick for Veteran Running Back
League evaluations suggest that Indianapolis would require a substantial return to part ways with the veteran running back. According to reporting from The Athletic, the Colts are hoping for at least a Christian McCaffrey-esque draft capital package, potentially targeting a first-round selection to help recoup value lost after surrendering their own 2027 first-round pick to the New York Jets in the Sauce Gardner trade deadline deal.
Taylor turns 28 in January and remains one of the last key remaining longstanding veteran pillars of the Colts prior regime. He sits second only to Edgerrin James as the franchise’s all-time leading rusher in yards and carries while holding the record for the most rushing touchdowns in Colts history. With the team lacking a first-round selection in 2027 and continuing to search for a viable franchise quarterback answer, front office decisions regarding veteran assets carry significant weight for the timeline of the rebuild.
