Colts running back Jonathan Taylor thanks Indianapolis amid trade deadline speculation
Jonathan Taylor expressed gratitude to Indianapolis after the Colts' loss to the Cowboys, while trade rumors persist ahead of the NFL deadline.
The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Dallas Cowboys 27-23 on Sunday, and running back Jonathan Taylor used the post-game locker-room interview to thank the city and its fans.
"I think you play every game like it's your last, but at the end of the day this has been a spot where I grew up. ... If it is [my last game], I'm very grateful for the city of Indianapolis," Taylor said.
When asked what he hopes fans remember if he is traded, Taylor replied that he wants them to know he appreciated their support and that it was a pleasure to showcase his and the team's effort each week.
Taylor, the franchise leader in rushing touchdowns (77) and second in rushing yards (8,254), has been linked to a possible trade as the NFL deadline approaches. The Colts recently moved offensive guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to San Francisco, fueling speculation about Taylor's future. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported that the New York Giants had offered a second- and fifth-round pick for Taylor, but that offer is now reportedly off the table unless terms change.
Other teams that could benefit from a running back include the Green Bay Packers, who have recorded the fewest rushing yards by a team above .500 through eight games, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Denver Broncos. The Colts have not confirmed any trade, and Taylor's remarks suggest he was prepared for either outcome.