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Colts keep Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs ready to play

First reported Oct 30, 6:47 PM ET · Latest Nov 1, 11:03 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 1, 11:32 AM ET

Where things stand

The Indianapolis Colts have decided not to trade running back Jonathan Taylor and will have him on the field for Week 8, while wide receiver Josh Downs remains on the roster after his trade request, according to Yahoo Sports and ESPN.

Continuum

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Facts

What the reporting says

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  • Reported The Indianapolis Colts have apparently changed their minds about making star RB Jonathan Taylor available in a trade. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “The Indianapolis Colts have apparently changed their minds about making star RB Jonathan Taylor available in a trade.” — Yahoo Sports
  • Reported Jonathan Taylor is set to play on Sunday. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Jonathan Taylor is set to play Sunday despite trade rumors picking up steam.” — Yahoo Sports
  • Reported Colts coach Shane Steichen says receiver Josh Downs is "ready to go." Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “Colts coach Shane Steichen says receiver Josh Downs practiced all week and is "ready to go"” — ESPN

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Timeline

What changed: The team reversed its earlier stance on making Taylor available in a trade and confirmed his participation in the upcoming game.

How this story developed

  1. Answered It is unclear whether either player will actually be traded before the season ends. — The Indianapolis Colts have apparently changed their minds about making star RB Jonathan Taylor available in a trade.
  2. New The Indianapolis Colts have apparently changed their minds about making star RB Jonathan Taylor available in a trade.
  3. New Jonathan Taylor is set to play on Sunday. Colts coach Shane Steichen says receiver Josh Downs is "ready to go."

Every report, newest first

  1. Is Jonathan Taylor playing for the Colts today? — Yahoo Sports

    The Indianapolis Colts have apparently changed their minds about making star RB Jonathan Taylor available in a trade. Is he playing in Week 8?

  2. Why Colts are playing Jonathan Taylor in Week 8 despite trade rumors heating up — Yahoo Sports

    Jonathan Taylor is set to play Sunday despite trade rumors picking up steam.

  3. Colts' Steichen: WR Downs 'ready to go' despite trade demand — ESPN

    Colts coach Shane Steichen says receiver Josh Downs practiced all week and is "ready to go" despite the trade request he made earlier this week.

Questions

  • It is unclear whether the trade rumors surrounding Taylor will resurface later in the season or what the Colts’ long‑term plans are for Downs after his request. Open
  • It is unclear whether either player will actually be traded before the season ends. Answered by Yahoo Sports: The Indianapolis Colts have apparently changed their minds about making star RB Jonathan Taylor available in a trade.

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More: background

Jonathan Taylor is a star running back for the Colts, and rumors had suggested he might be dealt to another team. Josh Downs, a wide receiver, submitted a trade request earlier in the week, prompting questions about his status.

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