The running back position has taken all sorts of hits and training camp has just started. On Saturday, one of the stars at the position hit back.
Indianapolis Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor met with Jim Irsay on the team owner’s bus. Afterward, Ian Rapoport reported Taylor had requested a trade.
Sources: #Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor has formally requested a trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay. pic.twitter.com/BH7dhZAzUD
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 30, 2023
Rapoport reported about the meeting while it was ongoing explaining the friction between the owner and RB.
From Back Together Weekend: #Colts owner Jim Irsay and RB Jonathan Taylor had a meeting on Irsay’s bus. pic.twitter.com/EE8o4cuiPC
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 29, 2023
The Colts had not offered Taylor any sort of an extension, leading to tension.
Taylor, a one-time Pro Bowler, and All-Pro, has 3,841 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns with 5.1 yards per carry in his career.
And this piece was added to the mystery.
Source: Taylor actually requested a trade several days ago. The response was not “no.” https://t.co/3NsQC80P9k
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) July 30, 2023
Irsay had an interesting comment: “If I die tonight and Jonathan Taylor is out of the league, no one’s gonna miss us. The league goes on. We know that. The National Football (League) rolls on. It doesn’t matter who comes and who goes, and it’s a privilege to be a part of it.”