Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor finds himself at the center of trade speculation ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, after the team dealt away key veterans Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner and fired general manager Chris Ballard.
Taylor's wife, Ayanna, expressed her unease on Instagram, questioning whether any player is safe and whether the family will need to relocate. "Is literally anyone safe on this team? It feels like rookie year all over again. My mind is spiraling," she wrote, also wondering if they would spend their daughter's first Halloween together in Indianapolis.
Taylor, who joined the Colts as a second-round pick in 2020, has amassed 8,185 rushing yards (second in franchise history) and 77 rushing touchdowns (franchise record). This season he has rushed for 587 yards through seven games, ranking fifth in the NFL, with eight touchdowns tied for the league lead. He is under contract through 2028.
Despite the Colts' 2-5 record, Taylor remains productive. He addressed his wife's social media posts after a Week 7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, saying, "I think it's been out there already, so I think her adding [to it] doesn't really change anything. You know everybody's on TikTok these days. So, you just have to come into work and stay focused."
CBS Sports analyst Zach Pereles identified the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants as potential landing spots for Taylor if the Colts decide to move him.
