Jonathan Taylor sends farewell message to Indianapolis

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• Jonathan Taylor spoke after the Colts’ 27-23 loss to Dallas that dropped Indianapolis to 2-7.
• The running back expressed gratitude for the city while sounding like he may be playing his final games in Indianapolis.
• The Colts have already fired general manager Chris Ballard and traded away Pro Bowl players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner.

Jonathan Taylor delivered a measured message after the Colts dropped their fifth consecutive game. The Pro Bowl running back appeared to signal that his time in Indianapolis could be ending soon.

The three-time Pro Bowler has carried the offense through a season of dysfunction. Taylor finished his remarks with a clear tone of finality.

“I think you play every game like it’s your last, but at the end of the day this has been a spot where I grew up,” Taylor said.

“I think I mentioned this to you guys, like you go to college, you’re a young man, but you really grew up, you started a family and you really embraced this city, the people, and you’re just like … this place helped shape me into the man I am today. If it is [my last game], I’m very grateful for the city of Indianapolis.”

“I just hope that they appreciate and know that I appreciate them and it was a pleasure to put on display not only my hard work but the team’s hard work each and every single week, each and every single year. Just know it was a pleasure.”

The Colts have already begun dismantling the roster. General manager Chris Ballard was fired earlier and Pro Bowl players Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner were traded for draft picks.

Taylor remains under contract through 2028, yet the front office has shown little interest in keeping the team’s best offensive player. Other teams have expressed interest, but the asking price has stayed too high for any deal to materialize.

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