Jonathan Taylor Thanks Colts Fans Ahead of Trade Deadline

WHO:

Newsweek - Jonathan Taylor is the Indianapolis Colts’ running back.

Heavy NFL - Jonathan Taylor is one of the biggest names on the NFL trade block.

Heavy NFL - The Dallas Cowboys were the Colts’ opponent in Week 9.

NY Post - Jonathan Taylor’s future with the Indianapolis Colts was uncertain amid trade rumors.

WHAT:

CBS Sports - Taylor rushed 13 times for 46 yards and caught five passes for 18 yards against Dallas.

CBS Sports - Taylor said Indianapolis helped shape him into the man he is, and that he was “very grateful for the city of Indianapolis” if it was his last game.

CBS Sports - Asked what he hoped fans would remember, Taylor said, “Just know it was a pleasure.”

CBS Sports - Taylor has 77 career rushing touchdowns, the most in Colts history, and 8,254 rushing yards, second-most in franchise history.

CBS Sports - Taylor averaged 89.2 rushing yards per game entering the week, fifth-best in NFL history.

CBS Sports - The Colts traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers.

CBS Sports - Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported that the Giants offered a second- and fifth-round pick for Taylor; the offer was reportedly no longer available unless the asking price fell.

CBS Sports - Green Bay had 485 rushing yards through eight games, the fewest by a team above .500 in NFL history; Josh Jacobs had injured his hand against New England.

Pro Football Network - Fans speculated about Taylor’s potential landing spot after his apparent farewell message.

Fox News - Taylor’s message followed the Colts’ fifth consecutive loss.

Newsweek - Taylor gave Colts fans what Newsweek described as an unusual goodbye address before the NFL trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - Taylor had a message for Colts fans ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - The Colts lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 27–23, and their record fell to 2–7.

NY Post - Taylor may have played his final game for the Colts.

NY Post - Trade rumors surrounding Taylor followed a pulled Giants offer.

WHEN:

Newsweek - Taylor’s address came before the NFL trade deadline, which the article says was Tuesday.

Heavy NFL - Taylor’s message came ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ loss to Dallas occurred in Week 9.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - The Colts’ 2–7 record after the loss was described as making a Taylor trade more likely.

NY Post - Taylor’s uncertain future was the subject of trade rumors after a Giants offer was pulled.

HOW:

Newsweek - Taylor addressed fans in a goodbye message before the trade deadline.

Jonathan Taylor’s Colts future is uncertain after trade rumors intensified ahead of the deadline. After Indianapolis lost to Dallas, Taylor thanked fans, calling his time there a pleasure. He rushed for 46 yards, caught five passes, and may have played his final game.