Jonathan Taylor addresses trade rumors after fifth consecutive Colts loss

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor addressed his uncertain future with the organization following a 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Fox News, CBS Sports, and the New York Post reported that Taylor expressed gratitude to the fans and city of Indianapolis as the Tuesday trade deadline approaches. The loss dropped the Colts to a 2-7 record, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. [1][2][3]

During Sunday's game, Taylor carried the ball 13 times for 46 yards and added 18 yards on five receptions, CBS Sports reported. According to the New York Post, Taylor acknowledged after the game that he did not know what would happen next, but said he was grateful for the city of Indianapolis if Sunday marked his final game with the team. [2][3]

The New York Post and FOX Sports reported that the New York Giants recently withdrew an initial trade offer for Taylor. FOX Sports reported Jay Glazer saying that the Giants had offered a second-round pick and a fifth-round pick a couple of weeks ago, but pulled the proposal unless the Colts lower their asking price. New York Post added that Giants head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged things could change. [3][4][6]

The Colts selected Taylor 41st overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, CBS Sports reported. The New York Post referred to Taylor as a three-time Pro Bowler. As FTMQ News reported earlier, the Colts previously traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks as part of team roster moves under interim leadership. [2][3][4][18]