Colts Insider Predicts Jonathan Taylor Stays
Kevin Bowen argues the running back remains under contract and likely stays despite a fifth consecutive loss and Tuesday's trade deadline.
By Abigail Brooks ·
Jonathan Taylor faces a decision beyond his control as the Indianapolis Colts approach the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. The team dropped its fifth consecutive game on Sunday, falling to the Dallas Cowboys in a home contest.
Taylor addressed the crowd after the loss, expressing gratitude for Indianapolis and describing the game as a display of effort from him and his teammates. His comments included past-tense phrasing that sounded like a farewell, though he noted he has no authority over the transaction process.
Kevin Bowen, a WISH-TV and WRTV Colts insider, assessed the situation. He identified Taylor as the marquee name in trade rumors but maintained that the decision rests entirely with the franchise. Bowen argued that the team is likely to retain at least one pillar player, a stance he attributed to owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon.
While Bowen described the odds of a trade as fifty-fifty, he predicted Taylor would remain with the club. He suggested that clearing the trade deadline could benefit the roster by removing uncertainty that has weighed on the team during its losing streak.
The Colts return to action on Sunday at 1 p.m. at home against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins enter the matchup with a 1-7 record and face injury questions at the quarterback position.
Bowen viewed the upcoming opponent as the best candidate to end the five-game skid. He believes the removal of deadline pressure will help stabilize the squad ahead of that contest.
