Jonathan Taylor on Mentality During Colts Trade Rumors: 'I Ain't Going Nowhere'

Even though Jonathan Taylor was engaged in a months-long standoff with the Indianapolis Colts about a new contract, he never envisioned himself playing for another team.

Appearing on The Trenches Show podcast, Taylor explained he "really didn't see myself anywhere else" as the situation was going on: "Nahh, I ain't going nowhere."

Taylor opted not to holdout from training camp, thus avoiding daily fines of $40,000 as required under the NFL collective bargaining agreement, but he wasn't happy with the status of his contract coming into this season.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on July 29 that Taylor requested a trade after a meeting with Colts owner Jim Irsay, who responded via text to Albert Breer of The MMQB by saying they weren't going to move the 24-year-old.

Three weeks later, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Indianapolis gave Taylor permission to seek a trade. It seemed unlikely to happen because ESPN's Stephen Holder added the Colts were seeking a first-round draft pick or a combination of picks equivalent to a one in exchange for the running back.

Taylor's market was also clouded by the fact he was still recovering from offseason ankle surgery. He began the season the physically unable to perform list, keeping him off the field for the first four games.

One day before making his 2023 debut in Week 5, Taylor and the Colts finally resolved the situation by agreeing to terms on a three-year, $42 million extension.

The Colts originally selected Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He ran for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons. The Wisconsin alum led the league in rushing attempts (332), rushing yards (1,811), yards from scrimmage (2,171) and total touchdowns (20) in 2021.

Taylor is off to a slow start this season as he works his way back up to speed. The Wisconsin alum has 99 yards from scrimmage on 20 touchdowns in two games.