Jonathan Taylor faces trade rumors ahead of Tuesday deadline

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is facing trade rumors as NFL teams approach the trade deadline at 4 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday. Fox News and CBS Sports reported that the deadline requires teams to finalize any trades for the rest of the season. Following a 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Taylor stated that he is unsure about his future but remains grateful for the city of Indianapolis, according to the New York Post. [1][2][3]

Former teammate Nick Foles stated that the Colts should trade Taylor to a contender, Fox News reported. The outlet noted that the Colts are acting as sellers as the deadline approaches, while owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon approved the trade of guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. NBC Sports reported that the Colts are expected to take the best offer available for Taylor. [1][3][4]

The New York Post reported that the New York Giants pulled an initial trade offer for Taylor, though head coach John Harbaugh noted that circumstances could change. As FTMQ News reported earlier, that initial offer from the Giants included second and fifth round draft picks. Jonathan Taylor is a professional football running back for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League. [2][8][9]

The league has already seen several notable player movements ahead of the deadline. CBS Sports reported that recent moves include defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears, Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers. [3]