NFL Rumors: Jonathan Taylor Diagnosed with High-Ankle Sprain Injury; Colts RB 'OK'
September 30, 2024
Anthony Richardson wasn't the only Indianapolis Colts player to suffer an injury in the team's Week 4 win.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that running back Jonathan Taylor had been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain in the 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Colts</a> 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."<br><br>Taylor gained 108 yards from scrimmage and a TD today. <a href="https://t.co/k55kk2hqYq">pic.twitter.com/k55kk2hqYq</a>
Rapoport reported that the sprain is believed to be "mild" and that a source close with the team said that Taylor is "okay."
Taylor had a strong day, with 21 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown while also adding 20 receiving yards on three catches.
Losing Taylor for a few games would be devastating for an offense that looks to be heading in the right direction. After dropping the first two games of the year, Indianapolis has won two straight and Taylor has been a major reason for that. He has 349 yards and four touchdowns thus far.
Richardson left the game early after suffering a hip injury and was replaced by Joe Flacco. While the 38-year-old is a strong backup option, losing a developing playmaker like Richardson is already hard and potentially adding Taylor to that list would be very tough to deal with.
The Colts will hope Taylor will be ready to go in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If not, the team will look to Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson to carry the load.
