Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor hopes to play Thursday evening regardless of ankle damage

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts working again Jonathan Taylor is hopeful he’ll have the ability to play Thursday evening towards the Denver Broncos regardless of a badly twisted proper ankle suffered in a loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

The All-Professional working again mentioned Tuesday he’s rehabbing furiously and has seen particular enchancment since Sunday.

“I positively do plan to play, however if you cannot go you may’t go,” Taylor mentioned. “That is why it’s important to get as a lot therapy as you may.”

Taylor was sporting a boot on his proper decrease leg throughout Tuesday’s mild observe, throughout which he was a spectator. Taylor will not be in danger for additional damage primarily based on what crew docs have advised coach Frank Reich.

“From what I perceive, the discussions that I’ve had, that is not a priority at this level,” Reich mentioned. “It is an damage the place he is not able to go proper now, however we’ll see if he’ll be able to go Thursday evening.”

Taylor added {that a} turf toe damage that restricted him throughout observe final week has improved.

“Undoubtedly nonetheless coping with that, however it’s in a great place now,” Taylor mentioned. “The principle factor proper now could be getting that ankle again to one hundred pc.”

Elsewhere, Colts All-Professional linebacker Shaquille Leonard suffered a damaged nostril along with the concussion he was identified with after Sunday’s recreation. Reich mentioned that side of Leonard’s damage might impression his return to the lineup individually from the concussion, however the crew cannot decide that till the numerous swelling subsides and docs can see the extent of the injury.

The most recent setback for Leonard comes simply as he was making his season debut after offseason again surgical procedure and figures to additional check his endurance.

“He is the center and soul of who we’re,” Reich mentioned. “I really feel horrible for him. He labored so laborious to get again. It means a lot to him. The crew success means a lot to him. That is what I’ve come to understand.”