Jonathan Taylor says he appreciates Colts fans after possibly playing his last game for Indianapolis

Running back Jonathan Taylor may have played his last game for the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday’s 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium. Taylor could join several established players who have already been traded as the Colts undergo a rebuilding project amid a 2-7 season that leaves them as one of the worst teams in the NFL. Asked how he felt about Sunday’s game possibly being his final one with the Colts, Taylor talked about growing up with the team that drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft (No. 41 overall) out of Wisconsin. “This has been a spot where I grew up,” Taylor told reporters. “You started a family and you really embraced this city, the people… This place helped shape me into the man I am today. I’m very grateful for the city of Indianapolis.”Taylor was then asked by WISH reporter Andrew Chernoff what he hopes Colts fans will remember most about him if he moves on to another team. “I just hope they appreciate, and know that I appreciate them,” Taylor said. “It was a pleasure to put on display, not only all of my hard work but the team’s hard work each and every single week, each and every single year.”"I appreciate them and it was a pleasure to put on display all of not only my hard work, but the team's hard work."@ADChernoff asked Jonathan Taylor what he hopes the fans will remember about him if this is Taylor's last game with the #Colts: pic.twitter.com/Z6bL4IMT0M— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) November 8, 2026In his seven seasons with the Colts, Taylor has rushed for 8,249 yards with four 1,000-yard seasons. Three of those seasons, he compiled more than 1,400 yards rushing. His best year was 2021 when he led the NFL with 1,811 yards and 18 touchdowns. The seven-year veteran is a productive running back coming off the second-best season of his career last year. And he plays a position that could quickly be able to contribute to playoff contenders seeking help with their rushing attack, including the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. General manager Chris Ballard was fired and several of the team’s veteran players have already been traded, including defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and offensive lineman Quentin Nelson. The team is also fielding offers for quarterback Daniel Jones. Trading Taylor would also move $44 million off the Colts’ salary cap for the next two seasons, in addition to the remainder of what he’s owed for this year. He signed a two-year, $44 million extension with Indianapolis before the season.