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Colts rule out top WR Pittman against Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman has been dominated out for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars, it was introduced.
Pittman, the crew’s high receiver, has been recovering from a quad damage. He caught 9 passes for 121 yards and a landing within the Week 1 tie in opposition to the Houston Texans.
Coach Frank Reich had expressed optimism that Pittman would be capable to play after he started experiencing ache Wednesday and was faraway from observe.
The Colts on Friday had already dominated out receiver Alec Pierce and linebacker Shaquille Leonard for Sunday’s recreation.
With the accidents on offense, receivers Parris Campbell, Ashton Dulin and operating again/slot receiver Nyheim Hines might see an elevated position in opposition to the Jaguars. It additionally might imply a much bigger workload for star operating again Jonathan Taylor, who had 31 carries final week.
ESPN’s Stephen Holder contributed to this report.