Steichen: Taylor hasn't requested trade

Key Points:

• Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Jonathan Taylor has not requested a trade despite the team trading key players like DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson in a potential fire sale ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
• Taylor remains a valuable asset, with potential suitors including the Bengals, Vikings, and Seahawks, who would likely need to offer at least a second-round draft pick to acquire him.
• Interim Colts GM Ed Dodds is expected to wait a few weeks before deciding Taylor’s future, with the team possibly looking to rebuild and recoup draft assets if they remain outside playoff contention.
• Rookie Seth McGowan has seen increased usage recently, potentially becoming the Colts’ lead back if Taylor is traded, though Taylor remains the definitive RB1 for now.
• Other NFL news includes Lamar Jackson practicing despite a lingering ankle injury, Rashee Rice returning from a hamstring injury, Stefon Diggs expected to practice despite a minor injury, and Josh Downs requesting a trade from the Colts amid the team's roster shakeup.