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Jonathan Taylor regaining top Colts RB spot
Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts had a messy 2023 offseason, resulting in the team allowing the All-Pro running back to seek a trade. They placed him on the physically unable… More to perform list when it didn't materialize. Luckily, the story ended happily when both parties agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract extension. Less
Source: Fantasy Football Index
Fantasy News: Jonathan Taylor regaining top Colts RB spot
Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts had a messy 2023 offseason, resulting in the team allowing the All-Pro running back to seek a trade. They placed him on the physically unable to perform list when it didn't materialize. Luckily, the story ended happily when both parties agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract extension. more »
Around the NFL: Colts running backs
Zack Moss has been tearing it up on my bench lately. With Jonathan Taylor back, it's been hard to count on Moss putting up big numbers. The last three weeks, Taylor has more yards, but Moss has outscored him 2-1. But this week, both look viable. more »
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Ask the Experts: How do you handle players coming off injury?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: What is your strategy for handling players returning from injury? more »
Colts RB Hull out for season with torn meniscus
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back EVAN HULL is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023 season with a torn meniscus. Hull was initially placed on injured reserve and was expected… More to miss “some time” after being injured during the season opener. The fifth-round rookie was expected to initially be featured at least in a change-of-pace role as a pass catching back. Hull will look to fully recover and join an Indianapolis backfield in 2024 where JONATHAN TAYLOR, ZACK MOSS, and DEON JACKSON are all slated to become free agents following this season. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Zack Moss
The Colts appear to have found a viable running back. Zack Moss, making his 2023 debut, punched out 88 yards and a touchdown against the Texans today, helping Indianapolis to its first win. more »
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Colts place RB Hull on injured reserve
The Indianapolis Colts placed rookie running back EVAN HULL on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a knee injury. Hull will miss at least the next four games for the Colts.… More In a related move, the Colts promoted veteran JAKE FUNK from the practice squad to the active roster. The team is also hopeful that veteran rusher ZACK MOSS is close to returning from the broken arm he suffered in training camp. Star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR remains on injured reserve for at least three more games. Sunday’s starter, DEON JACKSON, is available but he struggled in the opener with just 14 yards on 13 carries while fumbling twice. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
Colts RB Hull to miss time with knee injury
Indianapolis Colts head coach Steve Steichen said on Monday that rookie running back EVAN HULL is expected to “miss some time” after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s game against the… More Jacksonville Jaguars. Hull, a fifth-round pick this spring, had two touches for 7 yards in his pro debut. The Colts are already thin in the running back room, with JONATHAN TAYLOR still on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and ZACH MOSS having missed the season opener with an arm injury. That leaves DEON JACKSON and practice squad player JAKE FUNK as the only healthy running backs for the Colts. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Colts to ride with RBBC with RB Taylor out
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said this week that the team is planning for a “running back by committee” with star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR set to miss at least… More the first four weeks of the season. Taylor is currently on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list with no clear timetable for his return. Steichen added that they will rotate running backs in and “ride with the hot hand”. With ZACK MOSS still recovering from a broken arm and his status for the season opener uncertain, the Colts will be hoping for a hot hand from fellow rushers DEON JACKSON and fifth-round pick EVAN HULL. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: News and notes from cutdown day
Yesterday was cutdown day, so we know the NFL fates of big names like Jonathan Taylor -- for the next four weeks, anyway. Here are some of the biggest news items to be aware of, for those drafting in the next few days. more »
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Disgruntled Colts RB Taylor to start season on PUP list
The Indianapolis Colts placed running back JONATHAN TAYLOR on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list on Tuesday, meaning that the disgruntled running back will miss at least the first four… More games of the upcoming 2023 season. The move also seems to indicate that a trade involving the star running back is not expected. Aside from wanting to be traded, Taylor continues to work his way back to health following offseason ankle surgery. Less
Source: NFL.com
Around the NFL: Jonathan Taylor
The news yesterday was that the Colts have given Jonathan Taylor and his agent permission to seek a trade. This struck some as big news. I don't see it. If teams were beating down the Colts' doors with offers, there would be no need to release this news. More likely there are not a ton of suitors. more »
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Colts give RB Taylor permission to seek trade
The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly given disgruntled running back JONATHAN TAYLOR permission to seek a trade, with General Managers and talent evaluators across the league being informed on Monday that the… More star running back is available. Head coach Shane Steichen said on Sunday that he was expecting Taylor to be back with the team this week as the Colts travel to Philadelphia to practice with the Eagles. Taylor, meanwhile, remains on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Colts excuse RB Taylor for personal matter
The Indianapolis Colts excused running back JONATHAN TAYLOR from training camp on Wednesday to tend to a personal matter. The absence is reportedly not related to Taylor’s contract status. Taylor remains… More on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and has not taken the field since being placed on injured reserve back in December. Taylor remains unhappy with the team after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension and the star running back subsequently asked to be traded. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Colts RB Taylor back with team, remains disgruntled and still on PUP list
Indianapolis Colts star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR, who has been away from the team while rehabbing his ankle, rejoined the team at training camp on Monday. Taylor remains on the Physically… More Unable to Perform (PUP) list and reportedly still wants nothing more to do with the Colts after asking to be traded. With Taylor absent and backup ZACK MOSS injured, the Colts have leaned on reserves DEON JACKSON, EVAN HULL, and JAKE FUNK. The team also recently added veteran running back KENYAN DRAKE. Less
Source: CBS Sports