Colts' Jonathan Taylor Says Wife's Trade Comments Change Nothing as Deadline Nears

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor said after a 16-10 loss to the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on Sunday that his wife's social media comments about a possible trade do not change anything, as the 2-5 Colts, losers of three straight, approach the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Ayanna Taylor posted videos over the weekend saying players who once seemed untouchable may now be on the table. She said the couple has been with the team seven years, may be traded for the first time, and that there is more to the story. Taylor said the talk was already out there and that he has to come to work and stay focused. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard before Week 7, after a loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans. Indianapolis visits the 4-2 Jacksonville Jaguars next week, as a 7.5-point underdog, then hosts the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9, as a 1.5-point underdog.

As of this writing, left-leaning outlets had not reported this story, while right-leaning and alternative/independent outlets had. The right-leaning New York Post and Fox News both lead with Ayanna Taylor's videos and Taylor's quote about them. The Post's headline uses her "more to this story" line, says Taylor does not seem to mind, and cites her seven-year remark. Fox is more dramatic. It says the Colts' offseason has seemingly begun, calls the situation depressing for fans, and says Taylor agreed with the videos and their "transaction watch" description. They differ on platform: the Post says TikTok videos, Fox says two Instagram videos. CBS Sports, the alternative source, takes a distinct angle. It leads with the deadline outlook, the Colts' record and betting lines, and argues the Cincinnati Bengals should pursue Taylor to help Joe Burrow. In the portion available, it does not mention his wife.