Steichen says Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade
The Colts coach addressed the running back’s status after Indianapolis traded DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Jonathan Taylor has made no trade request, addressing questions about the running back’s future as the team undergoes personnel changes.
Speaking to reporters, Steichen said he was continuing to work with Taylor as a member of the team unless he received different instructions. He acknowledged speculation about Taylor but described possible moves as hypothetical.
The comments followed Indianapolis’s decisions to trade defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and guard Quenton Nelson. The Colts also fired General Manager Chris Ballard, while wide receiver Josh Downs reportedly asked to be traded.
Steichen acknowledged the difficulty of keeping the team moving forward amid the changes, but said dealing with that challenge was part of the job.
