Indianapolis Colts star working again Jonathan Taylor missed the Week 5 prime-time win over the Denver Broncos as a consequence of an ankle damage, however there may be hope he can return when the workforce will get again on the sector for Week 6.
Coming off of a win—a sloppy one however a win nonetheless—the Colts want each little bit of assist they will get on the offensive aspect of the ball. Balancing the necessity for Taylor with out pushing him too shortly to return might be a tremendous line to stability.
Nonetheless, head coach Frank Reich had optimism following Thursday night time’s sport that Taylor might make his return in Week 6.
Nyheim Hines truly apologized to the coaches for leaving Thursday’s sport and needed again in, per Frank Reich. However Colts (neatly) held him out. He stays within the concussion protocol.
Reich did say late final night time workforce is optimistic that Jonathan Taylor can return subsequent week.
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There’s nonetheless an extended option to go for Taylor, who’s reportedly coping with a high-ankle sprain. Having performed on Thursday night time offers Taylor just a few additional days of relaxation, which helps contemplating he didn’t follow in any respect in the course of the quick week.
Taylor’s season hasn’t gotten off to a begin that was anticipated of him. Following his 161-yard efficiency in Week 1, the star working again hasn’t had greater than 71 dashing yards in a sport and has averaged simply 2.76 yards per carry during the last two video games.
Regardless, the Colts want Taylor to return wholesome if they need a shot on the division, which remains to be up for grabs. They host the Jacksonville Jaguars for a rematch of the 24-0 drubbing in Week 2, and Nyheim Hines is at the moment within the league’s concussion protocol.
We’ll know extra about Taylor’s damage state of affairs when Reich meets the media Monday and Wednesday main into Week 6. The damage stories all through the week additionally will give us a greater concept of the progress he’s making.
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