The Colts coach insists Jonathan Taylor remains part of the team and wants to win this game, even as trade talks swirl.
Shane Steichen shut down speculation that Jonathan Taylor's workload would shrink while his name circulates in trade conversations with multiple teams. The Colts coach made clear that, for now, Taylor is still their running back and will keep his usual role in the offense.
Steichen's comments come as trade buzz around Taylor has intensified, with several teams reportedly involved in discussions. Despite the uncertainty hanging over the situation, Steichen framed it simply: Taylor is on the Colts' football team, and he wants to win the game in front of him.
It is a pointed response to any notion that a player at the center of trade rumors might get phased out or treated differently in practice or game plans. Steichen's message suggests the Colts intend to use Taylor as normal unless and until a deal actually happens.
For Taylor, it means business as usual heading into the game, regardless of how much noise surrounds his name elsewhere in the league. The situation remains fluid, with the trade buzz unresolved and Taylor still active in the Colts' plans.