Jonathan Taylor is going to remain a member of the Indianapolis Colts for at least a little longer.
The Colts were not able to find a trade that they thought was fair value for the star running back so they will be keeping him on the roster. He’s been placed on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) and will be unavailable for the team’s first four games.
No deal: Indianapolis did not find what it felt was a fair-value offer for Jonathan Taylor and it is not trading its All-Pro running back today, league sources tell ESPN.
With no trade materializing today, Taylor now is expected to remain on the Physically Unable to Perform… pic.twitter.com/TvBXpIJCoc
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 29, 2023
Teams are still allowed to trade for Taylor even though he’s on the PUP list, but he’ll still have to miss the first four games no matter what.
NFL fans have had a field day with reactions to this news.
“Yeah, you’ll totally get that 1st round pick for him now with him sitting the first month of the season and then shopping him for half a season!” one tweet read.
Yeah, you’ll totally get that 1st round pick for him now with him sitting the first month of the season and then shopping him for half a season! https://t.co/3OtiagDG6I
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) August 29, 2023
Never believed the Colts were going to to trade Taylor and certainly weren’t going to get a 1st Round pick. They can always tag him for each of the next two seasons if needed, but first he’s got to prove he can stay healthy https://t.co/P5pOhbvIYD
— Brian Webber (@bwwebber) August 29, 2023
Not for lack of effort on the Dolphins’ part, but ultimately Miami not willing to meet Indy’s demands https://t.co/RkxC4YOAGR
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) August 29, 2023
Dolphins and Colts maintained dialogue but never could agree on something acceptable to both teams https://t.co/cgL0qHtxES
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 29, 2023
“Colts have to hope that they’re going to find a more desperate team over the first month of the season willing to offer more than what they were being sent now. 13 games of Taylor is less valuable than 17,” another tweet read.
Colts have to hope that they’re going to find a more desperate team over the first month of the season willing to offer more than what they were being sent now. 13 games of Taylor is less valuable than 17. https://t.co/SQ4NnE1Jwx
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) August 29, 2023
if you’re not gonna trade Jonathan Taylor, why keep him on PUP? Colts are such an unserious organization https://t.co/B9eGBR6h25
— Tyler Conway (@jtylerconway) August 29, 2023
I’m extremely confused as to why they would choose not to activate him.
Can anyone provide a compelling reason?
• preserve health till the deadline?
• spite?Truly didn’t see that aspect of this coming at all and I really don’t get their angle. https://t.co/T6G2qhK8tb
— Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson) August 29, 2023
Could. Be. A. Long. Season. In. Indy. Taylor will remain the nonstop story. https://t.co/MANYlP4FeZ
— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNFL) August 29, 2023
Damn shame
Guy might have to do this whole thing again next year https://t.co/O6EPuHwoOK
— Football (@BostonConnr) August 29, 2023
It could be a long few months for Colts fans if this situation doesn’t sort itself out.