Wife of Colts RB Jonathan Taylor says 'mind is spiraling' after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner trades

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Wife of Colts RB Jonathan Taylor says 'mind is spiraling' after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner trades

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Oct 28, 2026 12:24 AM ET

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie-Irsay Gordon reportedly "doesn't want to trade" star running back Jonathan Taylor. His wife, Ayanna, isn't completely sold on that.

On Tuesday, the Colts agreed to trade guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, marking the beginning of a fire sale for the 2-5 squad. Jonathan Taylor could be another trade candidate before the deadline on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.

Ayanna Taylor indicated she believes there's a strong chance she and her husband may be changing their address soon after learning eight-time Pro Bowler Nelson had been traded.

Ayanna Taylor reacts to trade rumors

"Is literally anyone safe on this team? It feels like rookie year all over again. My mind is spiraling," she said (h/t Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team). "What does this mean for my husband and I? Do I need to start packing our bags? Are we going to be spending our daughter's first Halloween together? Will we make it to game day, or was last week the last time my husband is putting on a Colts jersey? What are we going to do without Quenton Nelson?"

Jonathan Taylor's wife on Instagram:

"Is literally anyone safe on this team? It feels like rookie year all over again. My mind is spiraling. What does this mean for my husband and I? Do I need to start packing our bags? Are we going to be spending our daughter's first Halloween… pic.twitter.com/w2jcOpWh7h
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 28, 2026

Jonathan Taylor has yet to react to either trade. The RB said his wife discussed his future with the team on social media after a 16-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, and he said he has no problem with it.

"It's been out there already, so I think her adding [to it] doesn't really change anything, " the RB said of her previous social media post discussing trade rumors. "You know everybody's on TikTok these days. So, you gotta ... stay focused."

Concentrating, though, is harder when his wife is panicking about whether he will be playing for Indianapolis in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) and beyond. The RB has been linked to Super Bowl contenders including the Seahawks (4-3) and Denver Broncos (5-2).

Jonathan Taylor would take either squad to the next level. Entering Week 8, he ranks second in the league in carries (140), fifth in rushing yards (587) and is tied for first in rushing TDs (eight).

The next two weeks in the Taylor house will be angst-ridden. The couple wishes it knew for certain whether they will be on the move soon.

Clark Dalton

Clark Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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