Retour
Breiden Fehoko has seen enough of Jonathan Taylor’s name circulating without a trade getting done.
The former NFL defensive tackle aimed his latest criticism at Indianapolis Colts co-owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, arguing that Indianapolis should stop prolonging the process. His frustration follows reporting that ownership initially wanted to keep Taylor, even as the organization began moving other established players.
“Every extra day Jonathan Taylor is an Indianapolis Colt is organization malpractice and a stain on the game of football,”Fehoko wrote.
“You know you are trading him, you know teams aren’t budging on a first. Enough with the theatrics, Carlie Irsay Gordon.”
The ownership reference has important context.
On Oct. 27, ESPN insider Adam Schefter said on “The Pat McAfee Show” that his understanding was Irsay-Gordon did not want to trade Taylor. At that point, Schefter believed the running back was more likely to stay, while acknowledging that offers could change the situation.
That reporting helps explain why Fehoko directed his anger toward Irsay-Gordon.
The public picture subsequently changed. Four days later, Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Colts were open to trading Taylor and that discussions with multiple teams were active.
Being willing to consider offers does not guarantee Indianapolis will accept one. It does leave the team trying to reconcile its attachment to Taylor with the return another organization might provide.
Fehoko has alreadycriticized Irsay-Gordon’s handling of Taylor’s situation, and Tuesday’s post continued that argument, with the Nov. 10 deadline approaching and the Colts coming off another defeat.
The compensation has become central to the discussion.
NFL reporter Josina Anderson previously reported that Indianapolis had discussed wanting a first-round pick and a defensive tackle in exploratory talks with at least one team. Some around those discussions considered the price too high.
Indianapolis has reasons to demand a meaningful return. Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August that keeps him under contract through 2028. A buyer would therefore be acquiring more than a short-term rental.
The Colts have nevertheless already moved significant pieces, trading Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DeForest Buckner to San Francisco. Keeping Taylor would preserve a major offensive weapon while the organization reshapes the roster around him.
Sunday provided little encouragement for the immediate outlook. Jacksonville beat Indianapolis 42-7, dropping the Colts to 2-6. Taylor finished with 23 rushing yards on eight carries and added four catches for 24 yards.
His updated grade of 77.4 inPFN’s RB Impact Metric places him 16th through eight appearances. He has 812 scrimmage yards and eight total touchdowns this season.
Taylor has not publicly requested a trade, though he has acknowledged the possibility of a move while expressing pride in playing for Indianapolis.
That leaves the decision with the Colts and whichever teams are prepared to make an offer.