Colts RB Taylor awaits trade resolution: 'No one wants uncertainty' — SkimNews
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- Jonathan Taylor said he wants a definitive answer by Tuesday at 4 p.m., the NFL trade deadline, as the Colts continued talks with multiple teams over his future.
- Indianapolis Colts are weighing trade offers for Taylor, Josh Downs and other players, with the stated goal of stockpiling draft picks during their apparent roster reboot.
- Chris Ballard was fired as general manager last month, and the Colts traded guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner a week later.
- Shane Steichen said Taylor will play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday despite the trade talks, and Taylor confirmed his intent to play.
- Jonathan Taylor managed 23 rushing yards on eight carries in the Colts' 42-7 loss at Jacksonville and sat out the fourth quarter because of the huge deficit.
- Jonathan Taylor, 27, ranks second in Colts rushing behind Edgerrin James and is the franchise's career rushing touchdown leader; teams trying to make a playoff run have coveted him.
Why it matters: Taylor's status by the 4 p.m. Tuesday deadline is central to the Colts' roster reset: trading their career rushing touchdown leader directly serves their stated goal of stockpiling draft picks. Teams chasing playoff runs have coveted that 27-year-old runner, who ranks second in Colts rushing behind Edgerrin James.
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