The Indianapolis Colts were not planning to trade running back Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, according to a Sportsnet report citing Tom Pelissero.

The report, published ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline, came amid speculation about Taylor’s future as Indianapolis struggled through a season with just two wins and moved several prominent players.

Taylor, 27, has rushed for 656 yards and eight touchdowns on 161 carries this season. The three-time Pro Bowl selection led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns last season.

The Colts selected Taylor in the second round of the 2020 draft, 41st overall. He has spent his entire NFL career in Indianapolis.

According to Sportsnet, the team had already traded guard Quenton Nelson and defensive end DeForest Buckner, along with wide receiver Keenan Allen earlier Tuesday. Allen had joined Indianapolis in the off-season.

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