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Stephen HolderESPN
INDIANAPOLIS – Colts run again Jonathan Taylor hopefully he will be able to play on Thursday night with Dancer broncos despite a severe sprained right ankle in last Sunday’s loss Tennessee Titans.
All-Pro running again on Tuesday said he is recovering intensely and has seen a clear improvement since Sunday.
“I definitely plan to play, but if you can’t go, you can’t go,” Taylor said. “That’s why you have to get as much treatment as possible.”
Taylor wore a boot on his right shin during Tuesday’s light training session in which he was a spectator. Taylor is not at risk of further injury based on what team doctors have told coach Frank Reich.
“From what I understand, the discussions I’ve had, that’s not a concern at this point,” Reich said. “It’s an injury he’s not ready to go right now, but we’ll see if he’s available on Thursday night.”
Taylor added that the toe injury that limited him during last week’s training has improved.
“Definitely still working on that, but it’s in a good position right now,” Taylor said. “The main thing right now is to get that ankle back to 100%.”
Elsewhere, Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard suffered a broken nose in addition to the concussion he was diagnosed with after Sunday’s game. Reich said that the aspect of Leonard’s injury that could affect his return to the squad is separate from the concussion, but the team can’t determine that until the significant swelling has subsided and doctors The doctor can see the extent of the damage.
The latest setback for Leonard comes just as he makes his season debut after back-to-season surgery and the numbers to further test his patience.
“He is the heart and soul of who we are,” said Reich. “I feel terrible for him. He’s worked so hard to come back. It means a lot to him. The team’s success means a lot to him. It is. which I appreciate.”
