Jonathan Taylor's wife sounds off on Colts trades: 'Is literally anyone safe on this team?'

October 28, 2026

Ayanna Taylor voiced significant anxiety on social media following the Indianapolis Colts' decision to trade offensive lineman Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers on October 27. Her concerns were heightened by the recent dismissal of long-time general manager Chris Ballard, prompting her to question the stability of the roster and the future of her husband, running back Jonathan Taylor.

Taylor described her state of mind as spiraling as the November 10 trade deadline approaches, wondering if the team is entering a period of widespread personnel turnover. She noted the emotional difficulty of watching teammates like Michael Pittman Jr.

and Zaire Franklin leave the organization, emphasizing how such moves disrupt the close-knit community built among players' families over the years. Despite the uncertainty, the 27-year-old Taylor remains a key asset for the Colts, having led the league in rushing yards in 2021 and in rushing touchdowns on two separate occasions since his 2020 draft selection.