Jonathan Taylorâs absence wonât harm the Indianapolis Colts, or at least thatâs what Shane Steichen thinks. Now, the teamâs head coach has unveiled their gameplan while the running back is sidelined.
The Indianapolis Colts are facing a huge problem this year. Jonathan Taylor, who has been their star running back for the last three years, is demanding a contract extension, but the team has not made him any offer yet.
Amid his contract dispute, Taylor is also struggling with a sprained ankle. For this reason, the Colts decided to place him on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, which means that heâll miss the first four games of the 2023 NFL season.
Jonathan Taylorâs absence might not be a problem for the Colts
This offseason has brought a lot of challenges to the Coltsâ facilities. Not only did they needed to select a new quarterback in the NFL Draft, but they also had to solve their main problem: Jonathan Taylorâs continuity.
The running back wants a contract extension, but he has not received any offer yet. Also, he is recovering from an ankle sprain, which will leave him out of the fields for at least four games.
However, Taylorâs absence doesnât seem to be a problem for the Colts. Shane Steichen, the teamâs head coach, revealed their gameplan without their star running back for the first weeks of the season.
âI think itâs running back by committee, I do,â Steichen told reporters on Monday, via a Colts transcript. âWith anything, whoeverâs got the hot hand â let them ride a little bit and go with that.
âWeâll rotate those guys in, see where everyone is at and like I said, weâll ride with the hot hand.â
Will Jonathan Taylor play the 2023 NFL season?
As of today, it remains uncertain whether Jonathan Taylor will participate in the 2023 NFL season. Although a trade is a possibility, it appears that the Coltsâ asking price is too high for interested clubs.
