Jonathan Taylor isn’t entertaining the noise.
With the NFL trade deadline looming, the Colts star made it clear Thursday that his attention stays on Indianapolis and nothing else. Asked about the speculation around his future, Taylor brushed it aside and framed any distraction as a mistake.
“I haven’t given it any thought. … I think it would be a discredit and a disservice to my teammates and this whole organization to think about what could, what should, what may be,” Taylor said, per reporter James Boyd.
#Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, asked if he’s thought about his future and the trade deadline:
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) October 22, 2026
“I haven’t given it any thought. … I think it would be a discredit and a disservice to my teammates and this whole organization to think about what could, what should, what may be.” pic.twitter.com/kL5koFkpqu
That kind of answer fits where Taylor is right now: in the middle of a big season and carrying real weight for a Colts team trying to stay in the hunt. He is in his seventh NFL season with Indianapolis and has been one of the league’s top rushers, putting together one of his best years in 2025.
Through six games, Taylor has 122 carries for 492 yards and seven touchdowns. He has also added 15 catches for 163 yards, giving the Colts production on the ground and through the air.
Indianapolis enters Week 7 at 2-4, sitting second in the AFC South behind the Jacksonville Jaguars and ahead of the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. In the overall AFC picture, the Colts are 12th, with only the Texans and Titans below them among division teams and the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders just ahead.
For now, the next task is Minnesota. The Colts are on the road to face the Vikings in Week 7, with kickoff set for Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. ET.
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