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Kevin Hickey

Takeaways from Chris Ballard’s preseason press conference

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard took the podium Wednesday for the first time since the end of April, and of course, most of the questions surrounded the Jonathan Taylor situation.

Ballard didn’t touch much on anything else, which makes sense because it has been the dominating storyline following the team since they arrived for training camp.

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Here’s a quick recap of everything Ballard touched on during his Wednesday press conference:

Chris Ballard's first statement

The Jonathan Taylor situation

Not quitting on Jonathan Taylor

Confirms they allowed Taylor to seek a trade

The ankle is still injured

Doesn't believe JT is holding in

Wish they would have gone about it differently

JT still part of future plans

Doesn't want to make empty promises

Said he never lied to Taylor

Zack Moss expected back soon

JT storyline has overshadowed positive developments

High prase for Jaylon Jones

Sees upside with the roster

Why only three active WRs?

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