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Jonathan Taylor opens up about his Colts trade stance as rumors swirl

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Gamba-Ellis, T. (2026, October 30). Jonathan Taylor opens up about his Colts trade stance as rumors swirl. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/sports/jonathan-taylor-opens-up-about-his-colts-trade-stance-as-rumors-swirl/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-30 · by Thomas Gamba-Ellis

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Jonathan Taylor, the Colts' running back, addressed trade rumors during a press conference on Thursday, stating he has not requested a trade despite recent roster changes and Indianapolis's 2-5 start this season. He expressed pride in being with the team and acknowledged the departure of Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner while emphasizing his desire to win alongside them. Taylor has been approached by several teams interested in trading for him, including the Packers, Seahawks, Broncos, and Vikings, but remains committed to Indianapolis despite the uncertainty.
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As trade deadline rumors swirl around the Indianapolis Colts, running back Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade and remains committed to staying with the team. On October 29, Taylor told reporters he is "proud" to wear the horseshoe despite recent high-profile trades involving teammates Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. The Colts traded Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks for a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2028, and sent Buckner back to his former team, the San Francisco 49ers. Taylor acknowledged the business side of football is difficult but emphasized he wants to win with his current teammates. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon spoke with Taylor recently though details were not disclosed.

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📰 Jonathan Taylor Addresses Trade Rumors
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Taylor PERSON · 7× Colts ORG · 4× Indianapolis ORG · 3× ESPN ORG · 2× NFL ORG · 2× Seahawks ORG · 2× 49ers ORG · 1× DeForest Buckner PERSON · 1× Jonathan Taylor PERSON · 1× Quenton Nelson PERSON · 1×

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The RB added that he spoke with Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon but didn’t reveal any details of their conversation. Taylor, who signed a contract extension in August that brings him through the 2028 season, has garnered interest from several teams on the trade market so far, with the Packers, Seahawks, Broncos, and Vikings all being contenders, ESPN reported Sunday.
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🔮 I wish some way, somehow, I could have done more, because I wanted to win for those guys.
2026-10-30 · New York Post
Jonathan Taylor opens up about his Colts trade stance as rumors swirl · mixed framing

Claims (15 extracted, 4 hedged)

Colts running back Jonathan Taylor knows his trade deadline fate is out of his hands, but he’s “proud” to be in Indianapolis. asserted
he → know → Indianapolis
When speaking to reporters on Thursday, Taylor confirmed that he has not requested a trade despite the Colts’ roster overhaul leading up to the deadline. asserted
he → speak → deadline
“I haven’t heard anything, and I can’t control that,” Taylor said, according to ESPN. uncertain
Taylor → hear → ESPN
“Obviously, you guys know that I’m always proud to wear the horseshoe, proud to be here.” asserted
I → know → horseshoe
Taylor, who has been at the center of trade rumors amid Indianapolis’ disappointing 2-5 start to the 2026 season, did, however, acknowledge Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner being shipped off on Tuesday to the Seahawks and 49ers, respectively. asserted
Nelson → acknowledge → Seahawks
“It was all speculation until stuff started happening,” Taylor said. asserted
Taylor → start → ?
And obviously the business side of things, that’s where it sucks at. asserted
it → ’ → where
I wish some way, somehow, I could have done more, because I wanted to win for those guys. uncertain
I → wish → guys
“We wanted to get it done here with those guys.” asserted
it → want → guys
The RB added that he spoke with Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon but didn’t reveal any details of their conversation. Taylor, who signed a contract extension in August that brings him through the 2028 season, has garnered interest from several teams on the trade market so far, with the Packers, Seahawks, Broncos, and Vikings all being contenders, ESPN reported Sunday. asserted
ESPN → add → market
Despite the Colts’ rough start, the New Jersey native has been on track for another stellar season, rushing for 587 yards with an NFL-leading eight touchdowns across seven games. asserted
native → rush → games
Although Taylor has made clear he would like to see it through in Indianapolis, he is familiar with the “business side” of the game and prepared for any outcome. asserted
he → make → outcome
“You know that the day always comes,” Taylor said. asserted
Taylor → know → ?
“Whether you like it or not, the day may come. uncertain
day → like → it
You may get to stay somewhere forever, but you understand the business side of it.” uncertain
you → get → it
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