Colts Make Clear Announcement on Jonathan Taylor Amid Rumors
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade, head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday, even as the team begins a clear rebuilding process following a 2-5 start. Steichen addressed the situation during a news conference one day after the Colts dealt guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Those moves, combined with the firing of general manager Chris Ballard last week, have shifted the organization’s focus toward accumulating draft capital ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. “Those are hypothetical things right now,” Steichen said. “I know there’s stuff floating around out there, but JT’s on our football team.” Steichen also answered “no” when asked directly whether Taylor had sought a trade. He declined to discuss whether Nelson or Buckner had requested to be moved, saying he would keep those details private. Taylor, a three-time Pro…