The Indianapolis Colts made a shocking decision not to trade star running back Jonathan Taylor at the trade deadline.
It was a rather quiet deadline, though the team did move on from wide receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs.
To say that Taylor is a Wisconsin Badgers legend would be an understatement, and now it's confirmed that he's staying put in Indianapolis.
The 27-year-old has been with the Colts since he was drafted No. 41 overall in 2020.
With the team being just 2-7 this year, fans didn't hold back on the Colts not capitalizing on this year's deadline.
What was the point of keeping JT?
The Colts’ odd logic in waiting until 2027 to potentially trade Jonathan Taylor will lead to a future sunk cost. Now was the time to trade Taylor for max value, but he will add on a heavy
amount of touches for a team going nowhere. Future offers will only decrease from here. pic.twitter.com/yrWog8d9XS
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) November 10, 2026
The perfect meme
— tO tHe mOoN (@JDMoon11) November 10, 2026
Unserious is an understatement
Colts are a unserious franchise if he’s a Colt end of day.
— 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 (@TheBlueZonee) November 10, 2026
Sell the team?
Carlie Irsay gotta sell the team this is ridiculous LMFAO
— 𝘱 (@pqrron) November 10, 2026
Look at this group
Among the players not traded by today’s deadline:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2026
🏈Jonathan Taylor
🏈Daniel Jones
🏈Grover Stewart
🏈Budda Baker
🏈Josh Sweat
🏈Moro Ojomo
🏈Khalil Mack
🏈Calvin Ridley
🏈Tony Pollard
🏈Tariq Woolen
🏈Garrett Wilson
🏈Breece Hall
🏈Will McDonald
🏈Derrick Henry pic.twitter.com/Q4tBw9vFbC
Injury could change everything
Also, the #Colts better hope Jonathan Taylor stays healthy the rest of the way. An injury of any kind could change things A LOT.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) November 10, 2026
New GM has a big decision
The Colts were clear all along they would listen on Jonathan Taylor, but would want a lot to make a move. Now the new GM can make a decision on Taylor's future after the season. https://t.co/cfQ8hk6tFC
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 10, 2026
A Simpsons reference!
The Colts to Jonathan Taylor pic.twitter.com/Boi7o5DcXF
— Simpsons NFL (@TheSimpsonsNFL) November 10, 2026
Dumpster fire
The Colts trading everyone except Jonathan Taylor, who could've gotten the best return, is why this franchise is a dumpster fire.
— Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) November 10, 2026
A bold quote
"If I'm Jonathan Taylor, I'm pissed off."@mspears986 reacts to the Colts not trading RB Jonathan Taylor 👀 pic.twitter.com/yS9tEA9nZ4
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 10, 2026
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