Colts not planning to rest Jonathan Taylor or limit his workload, coach says amid trade rumors
Colts coach Shane Steichen said the team will not rest or reduce Jonathan Taylor's workload for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys, and Taylor said he had not requested a trade as of Thursday morning, the linked reports say.

Colts coach Shane Steichen said the team will not rest or limit running back Jonathan Taylor's workload for the upcoming game versus the Dallas Cowboys, the Fox Sports report says.
Steichen acknowledged trade speculation but added, “I think there's a lot of stuff out there right now, but he's on our football and he's excited for this opportunity to play. He wants to go win this game.” He also said the team was not protecting a top trade asset from injury on the final Sunday before the league's trade deadline, the report adds. (Fox Sports.)
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