Why is Colts star Jonathan Taylor playing amid trade rumors? Shane Steichen delivers bottom line

Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor is still playing despite being mentioned in trade rumors on a consistent basis. Taylor has emerged as one of the most popular trade candidates in the NFL as the deadline draws near. On Wednesday, Colts head coach Shane Steichen explained why the veteran running back is playing despite the swirling rumors, via James Boyd of The Athletic. “Yeah, I think there’s a lot of stuff out there right now,” Steichen said. “He’s on our football team, and he’s excited for this opportunity to go play. He wants to go win this game.