Colts rule out star offensive player vs. Broncos

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Jonathan Taylor, the Indianapolis Colts star running back, has been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos.

Taylor suffered a badly twisted ankle during the team’s loss against the Tennessee Titans, and with a quick turnaround this week, the Colts don’t want to test it.

Backup Nyheim Hines will likely see his snap count increase this week, while the Colts also have second year running back Deon Jackson on the depth chart.

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Jonathan Taylor (28) of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Taylor did mention seeing some improvement this week since he sustained the injury, and that he was working hard to rehab it in order to play on Thursday. He went into the week planning to do so.

"I definitely do plan to play," he said via ESPN, "but if you can’t go, you can’t go. That’s why you … have to get as much treatment as you can."

Taylor was also wearing a boot on his right leg as he watched Tuesday’s practice.

Head coach Frank Reich noted that Taylor isn’t at risk for a more serious injury, saying, "That’s not a concern at this point." But erring on the side of caution, Reich and his staff don’t want to test those waters.

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