Jonathan Taylor Hasn't Requested Trade as Colts' Deadline Selloff Continues

Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade, according to his own statement, even as the team continues to sell off veteran players ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Taylor, a 2021 All-Pro and rushing champion, is the centerpiece of ongoing trade speculation as Indianapolis appears to be shifting toward a rebuild. The Colts have already moved key defensive players, signaling a potential reset under general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen. Taylor's name has been floated in trade rumors for weeks, but he insists he wants to remain in Indianapolis. The situation matters because Taylor is one of the league's top young running backs, and any move would reshape both the Colts' offense and the contender landscape. With the deadline approaching, all eyes are on whether the Colts will deal their franchise back or build around him. For now, Taylor says he's focused on playing for Indianapolis, but in the NFL, nothing is certain until the deadline passes.