Jonathan Taylor’s Shocking Louis Store Snub: NFL Star Turned Away for Casual Look
In an unbelievable turn of events, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was recently denied entry into a prestigious Louis store for being "too casually dressed." But when store employees discovered they had just turned away the NFL star, they were left utterly speechless. Taylor had been trying to buy a special gift for his family. Despite being one of the most talented and dynamic players in the NFL, the store’s staff failed to recognize him and made a snap judgment based solely on his appearance.
Jonathan Taylor, known for his incredible speed, vision, and ability to break tackles, found himself in an unexpected situation when he attempted to enter a luxury Louis store in Indianapolis. Dressed casually, Taylor was informed that his outfit didn’t meet the store’s dress code. The employees, unaware of his identity, quickly denied him entry. It wasn’t until later that they realized they had just turned away one of the NFL’s most dominant running backs.
Instead of reacting with frustration or anger, Taylor handled the situation with grace. He simply walked away, unaffected by the judgment. “It’s not about what you wear; it’s about who you are and how you carry yourself,” Taylor said after the incident. His composed response further reinforced his reputation as a humble and focused athlete, someone who doesn’t let superficial judgments affect him.
The incident quickly went viral, with fans and analysts alike expressing disbelief at how easily judgments were made based on his casual outfit. Taylor's response highlights the importance of not defining someone by their clothing, especially when that person’s worth comes from their actions and accomplishments.
The NFL community rallied behind Jonathan Taylor, condemning the actions of the Louis store and praising Taylor for his dignified response. This incident serves as a reminder that no one should be judged solely based on their appearance. For Taylor, his worth and success are defined by his leadership on the field and his relentless pursuit of excellence, not his wardrobe.
For Jonathan Taylor, the true measure of success will always be on the field—and that’s what truly defines him.
Former Cowboys RB Rico Dowdle Sends Clear Message to Old Team
Thank you, Rico Dowdle, for turning what would have otherwise been a pretty boring Week 6 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers into something that might actually be watchable.
Dowdle, gassed up off a career high 206 rushing yards against the Miami Dolphins in a Week 5 win with the Panthers, decided that was the right moment to send a message to his old team, the Cowboys.
(The Cowboys) gotta buckle up,” Dowdle said after the win over Miami. “I think they know.”
If they didn’t know, they do now.
Cowboys Cut Bait After 1,000 Yard Season
Dowdle, 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, made the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and played mostly on special teams before sitting out all of the 2021 season with a hip injury.
He returned and played mostly on special teams still in 2022 before finally moving his way into a backup running back role in 2023, when he had 505 yards of total offense and 4 touchdowns in 16 games then had a breakout season in 2024 with 1,328 yards of total offense and 5 touchdowns, including 1,079 rushing yards.
One drawback? Dowdle seemed allergic to reaching the end zone running the ball. He had just 2 rushing touchdowns in 2024 and the Cowboys didn’t even attempt to match a 1-year, $2.75 million free agent offer from Carolina.
Before his breakout game in Week 5 against the Dolphins, Dowdle had just 83 rushing yards through the first 4 games playing behind Chuba Hubbard, who sat out against Miami with a calf injury.
AFC West Free Agent Becomes Star RB in Dallas
Perhaps the most insulting thing for Dowdle as he exited the Cowboys was his former team decided to sign another free agent running back to a deal for essentially the same amount of money, bringing in former Denver Broncos starter Javonte Williams on a 1-year, $3 million contract.
Williams has been nothing less than a revelation for the Cowboys. He is also coming off his own career game with 135 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 16 carries in a win over the New York Jets in Week 5.
While Hubbard leads the Panthers with 289 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns through 5 games, Williams leads the Cowboys with 447 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns to go with 17 receptions for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.
The Cowboys only rushed for 5 touchdowns, total, in 2024.
Interestingly, both Williams and Hubbard are averaging 5.7 yards per carry this season.
In another twist, Williams also saw his first team turn its back on him when the Broncos declined to bring him back after he averaged under 4.0 yards per carry each of the last 2 seasons.
“Javonte Williams has absolutely re-resurrected his career in Dallas,” Fox Sports analyst and 3-time Super Bowl champion tight end Rob Gronkowski said after the Cowboys defeated the Jets. “Over 100 yards in the first half kind of says it all.”
Huge Game for Both Teams in Week 6
While there might be some shade thrown at the Dallas-Carolina game in Week 6, it’s a massive game for both teams.
The Panthers are off to a surprising 2-3 start under second year head coach Dave Canales and have won just 7 games over the last 2 seasons, including a 2-15 record in 2023.
The Cowboys are 2-2-1 and have one of the league’s best offenses, led by quarterback and NFL MVP candidate Dak Prescott.
