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Colts' Jonathan Taylor sounds like he knows trade is likely
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor sounds like he knows trade is likely

The Indianapolis Colts' in-season fire sale is already underway, and there is plenty of expectation that it will continue before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. 

Guard Quenton Nelson (to the Seattle Seahawks) and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (to the San Francisco 49ers) have already been dealt, and there is an expectation that wide receiver Josh Downs and running back Jonathan Taylor could also be on the move. Even quarterback Daniel Jones has not been immune to being mentioned in trade speculation.

Taylor, one of the NFL's best running backs, would be the most prominent player to get dealt, and almost certainly bring back the biggest return given his ability, production, and the fact that he still has time remaining on his contract after this season.

Following the Colts' 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, he sounded like a player who knows he is probably about to get traded.

Jonathan Taylor sounds like he knows a trade is possible, if not likely

Taylor was asked about his potential future and the possibility of this being his last game with the Colts, and he used that as an opportunity to thank the city of Indianapolis and the fans. He referenced how he came into the NFL in Indianapolis and really grew up there, and just spoke of his appreciation for everybody, 

There is still a chance that Taylor does not get traded, and he was simply answering the questions asked of him, but that sounds like a player who knows what the immediate future might hold for him. 

The New York Giants and Denver Broncos have been two of the teams mentioned as a possible landing spot for Taylor, but there are no doubt several more in the market for one of the league's best running backs. 

Taylor ran the ball 13 times for 46 yards on Sunday, while also fumbling late in the game on a pivotal drive in the game. 

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on X @AGretz

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