The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, and speculation surrounds Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. He may have played his last game for the Colts after a 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Taylor rushed 13 times for 46 yards and added 18 receiving yards on five catches.
In the locker room, Taylor reflected on his time in Indianapolis, saying he grew up there, started a family, and the city shaped him into the man he is today. He expressed gratitude if it was his final game with the franchise.
Asked what he hopes fans remember, Taylor said he hopes they appreciate his hard work and the team's effort each week, adding, "Just know it was a pleasure."
Career Achievements
Taylor ranks among the franchise's greatest running backs, leading the Colts in rushing touchdowns with 77 and sitting second in rushing yards with 8,254. His 89.2 rushing yards per game entering this week ranks fifth in NFL history.
Trade Speculation
Recent trades of offensive guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers increased talk that the Colts could move their star running back. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the New York Giants offered a second- and fifth-round pick for Taylor a couple of weeks ago, but that offer is now reportedly off the table unless the price drops.
Other teams that could use a running back include the Green Bay Packers, who have the fewest rushing yards by a team above .500 through eight games in NFL history, the 6-1 Minnesota Vikings, and the Denver Broncos. However, the Colts may value Taylor more than any trade offer, and it is possible he is not moved at the deadline.
Taylor said his goodbyes in the locker room on Sunday just in case.
