Colts running back Jonathan Taylor’s wife, Ayanna, said she “feels like a prized calf waiting for the slaughter” amid trade speculation before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
In a TikTok video on Tuesday, Ayanna explained that “this waiting game is driving me crazy” after the Colts’ “rough” 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
“Have you ever had that feeling that your entire life might change and you just don’t know when?” Ayanna said. “Well, welcome to my week, because that last game versus Jacksonville was rough.
“I’ve seen a lot of wins. I’ve seen a lot of losses over the past years and quite nothing like that. And now what are we supposed to do? Just wait?
“This waiting game is driving me crazy. I feel like a prized calf waiting for the slaughter. Is it gonna happen today? Tomorrow? Is it never gonna happen?
“And I genuinely cannot decide what’s worse: being blindsided and sent away or being the last one standing knowing what may be coming to pick for you. So you just sit here imagining and somehow life keeps going no matter what happens next.”
Aynna then asked her followers what they thought.
“Do you think this week stays quiet or is there this quiet storm brewing just around the corner,” she said. “Because something tells me we’re not quite done with this chapter yet.”
Ayanna captioned the post with, “They say still waters move deep… what do you think?”
She responded to a comment that said, “He is a pillar, icon for the Colts. They need to keep him. Period!”
Ayanna said, “I keep hearing so many different teams though!”
She also responded to a Vikings fan, saying she’s “heard so many good things” about the team.
The Colts are seeking a “Christian McCaffrey-type package” for Taylor, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday as the All-Pro has drawn serious interest around the league.
Taylor signed a two-year extension in August that keeps him under contract through 2028.
Sunday’s loss to Jacksonville put added pressure on the 2-6 Colts ahead of the trade deadline.
Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner last Tuesday and the next day wide receiver Josh Downs requested a trade.
General manager Chris Ballard was dismissed last month following a 2-4 start to the season and a loss to the Titans.
This isn’t the first instance of Ayanna discussing the three-time Pro Bowler’s future.
Last month, she shared TikTok videos discussing the situation as Taylor’s name was in trade talks.
“I think it’s been out there already, so I think her adding (to it) doesn’t really change anything,” Taylor said after the Colts’ 16-10 loss to Minnesota on Oct. 25.
“You know everybody’s on TikTok these days. So, you just have to come into work and stay focused.”
The Colts play the Cowboys (3-5) in Indianapolis on Sunday.
