Colts retain running back Jonathan Taylor despite trade offers

The Indianapolis Colts chose to keep three-time Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor rather than trade him before the NFL trade deadline, according to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero. Reports indicate the team turned down several proposals that included second-round draft picks, stating that only a "blockbuster" return would have been considered sufficient to part with Taylor.

Taylor, 27, has been a consistent and productive player throughout his seven-year career and remains a fan favorite in Indianapolis. While the Colts have been rebuilding after a disappointing season and the dismissal of general manager Chris Ballard in October, they have continued to move other assets, including the trades of guard Quenton Nelson, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, wide receiver Keenan Allen, and wide receiver Josh Downs.

Despite the broader roster turnover, the team retained Taylor alongside quarterback Daniel Jones as the offense shifts away from its early-season expectations.