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Jonathan Taylor’s Week 9 Workload Will Not Be Curtailed for Trade Talks

Shane Steichen said the Colts intend to use Taylor against Dallas rather than protect him ahead of the deadline.

By TSP Staff
Jonathan Taylor works against a blocking pad during Colts practice.
Jonathan Taylor at Indianapolis Colts practice on Oct. 29, 2026. · Credit: Photo: Indianapolis Colts

Colts coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Jonathan Taylor’s workload will not be reduced because of trade speculation ahead of Sunday’s game against Dallas, according to Associated Press reporting.

Taylor had only eight carries in Indianapolis’ 42-7 loss at Jacksonville. Steichen said the team was not holding him back to protect his trade value.

For fantasy managers, Steichen’s comments provide no reason to downgrade Taylor solely because of the trade reports.

Sources and notes

  1. Associated Press, Nov. 4, 2026: https://infonews.ca/news/7975865/colts-are-not-planning-to-rest-jonathan-taylor-or-limit-his-workload-as-trade-rumors-swirl/