Colts’ Jonathan Taylor To Be Back With Team Yet Wants To Be Traded
This season, Jonathan Taylor ought to play a significant role in the Colts’ offence. The running back has missed training camp while receiving more care for his injured ankle. However, there could be some welcome news soon.
Colts’ Jonathan Taylor To Be Back With Team Yet Wants To Be Traded
Jonathan Taylor, a running back with the Indianapolis Colts, allegedly joined the team again on Monday but is still on the active/PUP list, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Taylor underwent surgery on his ankle in January, and he has been away from the squad for almost a week while he continues his rehabilitation. Since the offseason operation, the star running back has not been on the practice field.
Colts' GM Chris Ballard speaks for the first time on RB Jonathan Taylor.
"I think the world of Jonathan. Hopefully as we move forward we get him back, but we need to get him 100% healthy." — via @SiriusXMNFL pic.twitter.com/tsdFU7WPY6
— Indy SportsOne (@IndySportsOne) August 15, 2023
Taylor would probably rejoin the squad the following week, according to coach Shane Steichen, who was quoted by USA Today’s Kevin Hickey:
“He should be back, yeah, next week.”
Jonathan Taylor, who underwent arthroscopic debridement in January, is currently on the PUP list as he recovers. The star of the Indianapolis Colts must decide if he will participate in team practices when he rejoins the squad.
Jonathan Taylor is expected to be back at Colts training camp this week…#PMSLive #ForTheShoe pic.twitter.com/OjrTf04wXR
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 14, 2023
“I don’t have an answer for that and a timetable on that,” Steichen said. “But really looking forward to getting him back and getting him healthy and getting him back out there playing with the guys.”
Taylor has been listed as physically unable to perform (PUP) since he attended the training camp at the end of July, and his name can presently be seen there.
Here are your #Colts running backs. No sign of Jonathan Taylor here even though he is reportedly back in Westfield. pic.twitter.com/tbPQgohtLU
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) August 15, 2023
Taylor is in the fourth year of a rookie deal worth $7.8 million that spans four years and was signed when he was a rookie. Taylor is a notable athlete who was named an All-Pro in 2021.
Taylor requested a trade from the team last month after speaking with owner Jim Irsay. However, the group has stated that dealing the All-Pro running back is not in their plans.
Here’s #Colts HC Shane Steichen on Jonathan Taylor, who was not present for his third straight practice.
Taylor is back with the team after being away to rehab his ankle but remains on PUP.
“He’s rehabbing. I’m not going to get into any specifics … ” —> https://t.co/klTEZDBER4 pic.twitter.com/4kO7qvWx34
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) August 15, 2023
Jonathan Taylor started 11 games the previous year and rushed for 861 yards and four touchdowns. After leading the NFL in running yards (1,811) and touchdowns (18) in the previous season, the Pro Bowler did this.
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