The Indianapolis Colts revealed on Saturday that they have placed novice running back Jonathan Taylor on the reserve/COVID list. That implies, according to NFL protocols, Taylor will miss Sunday’s Week 12 match with the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Arena. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Taylor has been quarantined because his sweetheart learned on Friday that she checked positive for COVID-19 following an out-of-town trip. Taylor himself has actually not tested favorable, per Pelissero, but because of the league’s protocols, he is out for Sunday’s video game against Tenenssee.
Taylor is in the midst of his first season in the NFL and has actually battled some disparities throughout his novice year. The former Wisconsin back did impress in Week 11, nevertheless, rushing for 90 lawns on over four backyards per carry. He also captured all 4 of his targets for 24 backyards.
While this will certainly injure the backfield depth, Taylor may not have actually been the primary alternative for this pivotal matchup with Tennessee that has first place in the AFC South hanging in the balance. When these two teams squared up in Week 10, Taylor saw simply 9 touches in the win as fellow running back Nyheim Hines led the way with 12 brings for 70 yards and a goal. He was likewise a consider the passing game, catching five passes from Philip Rivers for 45 lawns and one goal. While it will injure to not have Taylor in the mix, Indy does have gamers able to step up and make an impact.
This is just the latest member of the Colts to arrive on the COVID-19 list and be dismissed for Week 12 as the team likewise will be without star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who did test positive for the infection today
Along with announcing Taylor’s status, the Colts have actually likewise devalued center Ryan Kelly(neck) to out and corner Isaiah Rodgers(knee) to questionable. The group has likewise raised center Joey Hunt and protective end Cassius Marsh to the active lineup from the practice squad as COVID-19 replacements.
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