Peter MillerNov 2, 2026
Reviewing the Colts' 42-7 loss to Jacksonville, Miller says a Jonathan Taylor trade appears inevitable, with DJ Giddens and Seth McGowan positioned to take over the backfield.
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With a Jonathan Taylor trade feeling inevitable, Giddens and current backup Seth McGowan are the likely candidates to take over the Colts' backfield.
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