Jonathan Taylor does not clarify trade request before NFL deadline

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor did not directly answer Thursday when asked whether he had requested a trade, leaving his status unresolved five days before the NFL deadline. He said the team was preparing for its game against the Dallas Cowboys and that its focus was on winning. No trade or formal offer from the Denver Broncos has been confirmed. Taylor’s response repeated his focus on the upcoming game but did not confirm or deny making a trade request. The Colts have not publicly confirmed a deal, and the reports of interest from Denver and other teams remain speculation. The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET. The possibility of a trade has drawn attention as the deadline approaches, but reports about a potential return for Taylor have not established the Colts’ asking price. Speculation has included a package with a first-round draft pick, and some reports have compared a possible deal with the 2022 Christian McCaffrey trade. No specific offer has been confirmed. Taylor also addressed social-media posts by his wife, Ayanna, about the uncertainty surrounding his future. He said the posts reflected her feelings and information she was hearing...