Sep 18, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs off the field after the Indianapolis Colts are defeated by the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
The Indianapolis Colts may have dodged a bullet with the latest injury update on star running back Jonathan Taylor.
Taylor suffered a nasty-looking ankle injury late in his team’s Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. He left the game midway through the fourth quarter and did not return.
Jonathan Taylor –
Late game right ankle sprain.
Fits a potential high ankle mechanism, he had it taped up but didn’t return (remained standing on the sideline).
Main concern: past history of right ankle injury.
We’ll see if he practices on Wednesday.
pic.twitter.com/YHoCE1hNMY— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) September 29, 2024
Taylor was later diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. But according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it’s a “pretty mild version” of what can sometimes be a multi-week injury.
#Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain, sources say, thought it’s believed to be a pretty mild version. Indy will get a full report tomorrow, but in the words of one source, “He’s ok.”
Taylor gained 108 yards from scrimmage and a TD today. pic.twitter.com/k55kk2hqYq
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2024
“I’m feeling pretty good,” Taylor told ESPN’s Stephen Holder after the game. “We came out with the win, so I’m excited to attack this week because this is going to be another tough one.”
Taylor played a vital role in the Colts’ 27-24 win over the previously undefeated Steelers. The former All-Pro rushed for 88 yards on 21 carries and set the tone with the game’s opening touchdown.
The @colts go right down the field and find the end zone with a Jonathan Taylor TD 💪 pic.twitter.com/5SVUoRCegs
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2024
The update on Taylor is welcome news for Colts fans especially since quarterback Anthony Richardson also left Sunday’s game with an injury.