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Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor react to Colts fire sale as they remain put: 'You're not happy to see it'

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Thompson, S. (2026, November 12). Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor react to Colts fire sale as they remain put: 'You're not happy to see it'. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/daniel-jones-jonathan-taylor-react-colts-fire-sale-remain-put-not-happy-see-it

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Following the NFL trade deadline, the Indianapolis Colts traded away several key contributors including Keenan Allen, Josh Downs, Quenton Nelson, and DeForest Buckner as they began a rebuilding phase. Despite heavy trade speculation, quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor remained with the team and must now play the final eight games of the season on a depleted roster. This report focuses on the reactions of Jones and Taylor to the front office's "fire sale," with both players expressing a desire to win while acknowledging that the roster decisions are outside of their control.
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The Indianapolis Colts have initiated a significant roster "fire sale" to prioritize a future rebuild following a struggling 2-7 season. The team's front office, which fired general manager Chris Ballard on October 19, traded away several high-profile players including All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the 49ers. Following these moves, the team also traded wide receivers Keenan Allen to the 49ers and Josh Downs to the Chiefs for additional draft picks. Despite intense speculation that star running back Jonathan Taylor would be a primary trade piece, he remained with the Colts through the Tuesday trade deadline. Quarterback Daniel Jones admitted he was "not happy" to see the roster depleted but acknowledged the decisions were outside of the players' control. Jonathan Taylor also commented on the situation, noting that the trade rumors are "water under the bridge" as the team prepares for its next game against the Miami Dolphins.

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Fox NewsThis outlet12 Nov

Following the NFL trade deadline, the Indianapolis Colts traded away several key contributors including Keenan Allen, Josh Downs, Quenton Nelson, and DeForest Buckner as they began a rebuilding phase. Despite heavy trade speculation, quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor remained with the team and must now play the final eight games of the season on a depleted roster. This report focuses on the…

Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor react to Colts fire sale as they remain put: 'You're not happy to see it' (this article)
New York Post12 Nov

Daniel Jones expressed his dissatisfaction with the Indianapolis Colts' recent trade activity at the NFL's trade deadline, which saw the departure of key players like receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs. The quarterback acknowledged that such moves are outside his control but emphasized the team’s focus on preparing for upcoming games despite ongoing roster changes. These trades follow previous significant…

Daniel Jones bluntly says he’s ‘not happy’ with Colts trade deadline fire sale →
Toronto Star12 Nov

Jonathan Taylor, the Indianapolis Colts' star running back, confirmed he will remain with the team after weeks of trade speculation. Despite the Colts trading several key players, including Pro Bowlers Keenan Allen and Quenton Nelson, Taylor stayed due to the Colts not receiving a desirable trade package. Taylor emphasized his focus on the upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins, while acknowledging the impact of…

With Jonathan Taylor off the trade market, the Colts are keeping it business as usual for Dolphins →

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Fox News
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“While both articles discuss the Colts' trade activities and Jonathan Taylor's situation during the NFL trade deadline, they describe different aspects and outcomes of the event. Article A focuses on the Colts' intention to trade Taylor and the offers they received, while Article B discusses the outcome of the trade deadline with Taylor remaining with the Colts.”
New York Post
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“While both articles discuss the NFL trade deadline and the Colts' fire sale, they describe different aspects and outcomes of the event.”
Fox News
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“Article A discusses the potential trade of Jonathan Taylor before the deadline, while Article B reports that the trade deadline has passed and Taylor was not traded.”
New York Post
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“Article A discusses Taylor's uncertain future and potential trade, while Article B confirms Taylor stayed with the Colts despite rumors.”
Fox News
Hedges 1 of 15 claims Outlet record 67/100
“The articles describe different stages of the same situation but do not report on the same specific event. Article A discusses Taylor's reaction before the trade deadline, while Article B reports on the outcome after the deadline.”

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Scott Thompson
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While talks that Jones could be on the move came later in the trade deadline period, Taylor was the biggest what-if across the league.
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Colts Indy NFL the Indianapolis Colts the New York Giants

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Colts ORG · 5× Jones PERSON · 4× Taylor PERSON · 4× Jonathan Taylor PERSON · 2× Indy ORG · 1× Josh Downs PERSON · 1× Keenan Allen PERSON · 1× NFL ORG · 1× Quenton Nelson PERSON · 1× the Indianapolis Colts ORG · 1×

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"Those are some hard decisions that you have to make," Taylor, who even said farewell to Indianapolis and its fans just in case he was traded after losing to the Dallas Cowboys last week, said in his first comments since the trade deadline passed.
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While talks that Jones could be on the move came later in the trade deadline period, Taylor was the biggest what-if across the league.

Claims (22 extracted, 1 hedged)

The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and the Indianapolis Colts are one of those teams without many key contributors from the beginning of the season after a fire sale amid a struggling campaign. asserted
Colts → come → campaign
No, running back Jonathan Taylor wasn’t among them, as he stayed put in Indy. asserted
he → stay → Indy
But players like wide receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs joined Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner as trade pieces to other teams. asserted
players → join → teams
The Colts are clearly rebuilding, and quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Jonathan Taylor – both involved in trade rumors before Tuesday’s deadline -- still have to play eight games this season despite a depleted roster. asserted
Jones → rebuild → roster
Jones admitted not being happy with selling off the pieces owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the front office did, but understands this is a business. asserted
this → admit → pieces
He knows it, too, after what happened during his time with the New York Giants. asserted
what → know → Giants
"Honestly, you’re not happy to see it, right?" he said on Wednesday while speaking with reporters. asserted
he → ’re → reporters
"You’re a player and you’re going out there competing and doing everything you can to win games. asserted
you → ’re → games
So, you’re not happy to see a lot of those decisions. asserted
you → ’re → decisions
"But it’s outside of our control and our job is to play and be prepared to play well." asserted
job → ’ → control
While talks that Jones could be on the move came later in the trade deadline period, Taylor was the biggest what-if across the league. uncertain
Taylor → come → league
When the Colts made it clear with the Nelson and Buckner deals that they would be selling assets with just two wins on the year, Taylor’s name was quickly added to the rumors and speculation. asserted
name → make → rumors
The Colts initially said they wouldn’t be accepting phone calls on a possible trade for him, but that tune changed. asserted
tune → say → him
Teams like the Giants and Denver Broncos came calling, but ultimately, the Colts decided to keep their elite running back in place as well as Jones. asserted
Colts → call → Jones
"Those are some hard decisions that you have to make," Taylor, who even said farewell to Indianapolis and its fans just in case he was traded after losing to the Dallas Cowboys last week, said in his first comments since the trade deadline passed. asserted
deadline → have → comments
"I’m glad I don’t have to make those decisions. asserted
I → ’m → decisions
I’m glad I just have to come in here, make sure I’m at my best every single day for my coaches and my teammates. asserted
I → ’m → coaches
So, I would hate to be in that situation. asserted
I → hate → situation
"I know they have a vision and a plan for it, and right now, we gotta execute right now. asserted
we → know → it
The best thing that’s going to help us is executing, going out and getting a win against Miami." asserted
that → go → Miami
All Jones and Taylor can do now is look ahead because they will be staying with the Colts for at least the remainder of the year. asserted
they → do → year
They both will likely lean on each other to get the offense going in the right direction for head coach Shane Steichen, but it’s going to be even harder now to correct the struggles. asserted
it → lean → struggles
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