New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor looks like his old self at training camp. Suddenly, the seemingly unflappable Taylor found himself in the headlines for all the undesirable reasons — he carried the torch for the league’s underpaid running back, had a field side meeting with team owner Jim Irsay in his motorhome as a packed crowd watched the Colts evening practice and even took his trade request public. “It’s almost like when you go to take a test,” Taylor said about his new start this season. “It’s just something that I didn’t get last year,” Taylor said when asked about working with Richardson this offseason, flashing his familiar smile.

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Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30
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17 hours, 15 minutes ago

Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30

Associated Press  

— Jonathan Taylor rebounded from perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his career by rushing for 218 yards and scoring three times including runs of 65 and 70 yards Sunday, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Tennessee Titans 38-30. The Titans allowed their most yards rushing since moving from Houston to Nashville in the late 1990s, and it was the …

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

Zac Taylor insists his Bengals can still be a playoff team after loss to Chargers drops them to 4-7
1 month ago

Zac Taylor insists his Bengals can still be a playoff team after loss to Chargers drops them to 4-7

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Even after yet another painful loss in a season full of heartbreakers for Cincinnati, head coach Zac Taylor insisted his beleaguered Bengals can still make the playoffs. “This is sick, the way that these games are ending, and the way that we feel coming off the field every week, the feeling I’ve got when I’ve got to …

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season
1 month, 1 week ago

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson showed the Indianapolis Colts over the past two weeks off the field that he could be their starting quarterback. “It was, ‘Hey, Anthony, these are the areas we need to work on and see growth and improvement and he’s made great strides in those areas,” Steichen said. Richardson started Indy’s first four games then missed two …

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality

New York Times  

HOUSTON — It was an unprecedented leap of faith. Instead of owning up to his troubling day, there was Richardson himself claiming to be a “great passer,” as if he hadn’t only completed 10-of-32 passes, including just two in the first half. “If I make the plays that I should’ve made, then maybe this game turns out different,” said Pittman, …

Colts GM sees different version of Anthony Richardson with his 2nd season about to begin
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts GM sees different version of Anthony Richardson with his 2nd season about to begin

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard sees the changes in Anthony Richardson. Plus, Indy’s entire starting offensive line returns intact, Ballard used the draft to help beef up the Colts’ receiving group and 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor’s presence in the backfield should help keep defenses off guard. “It’s holding guys accountable, using snap counts, changing protections, …

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS EXPECTATIONS: The Colts have heard all about the streaks. To do that, second-year coach Shane Steichen needs second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson to deliver in two key areas — staying healthy and throwing consistently well enough to win. Richardson should have more help this season with all five starting offensive linemen back, 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor happy …

Anthony Richardson trying to show progression in 2nd training camp as Colts quarterback
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson trying to show progression in 2nd training camp as Colts quarterback

Associated Press  

— Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson looks like a natural this year at training camp. Yet, Richardson insists midway through camp, he’s in a much stronger position to lead the Colts than he was in 2023. He’ll be playing behind the same five offensive linemen who started last season, and this time he’ll be paired in the backfield with 2021 NFL …

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury
7 months ago

Colts OTAs: Anthony Richardson relishes return; Michael Pittman Jr. avoids major injury

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dropped back to pass Wednesday, rolled to his left to evade pressure and launched the football down the sideline. He wants to be physical, and that is what’s going to get him hurt.’ That’s not the case.” Colts coach Shane Steichen expected Richardson to be a little rusty during OTAs, evidenced by a late throw across …

Scouting new Jets QB Tyrod Taylor, and how he fits as Aaron Rodgers’ backup
9 months, 1 week ago

Scouting new Jets QB Tyrod Taylor, and how he fits as Aaron Rodgers’ backup

New York Times  

Owner Woody Johnson made it clear he was unhappy with the backup quarterback situation when he said a few weeks ago that the New York Jets “didn’t have one” last season. Examining potential suitors, what Jets could get in deal Ultimately, Taylor’s biggest impact will simply be the confidence he’ll give the offense — and defense — if he ever …

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023. Two days after falling a win short of the playoffs, Indy’s players cleaned out their lockers and reflected on their accomplishments during coach Shane Steichen’s first season — and what next season might look like. “That’s going to be a really awesome sight …

RB Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery and hopes to return to Colts in 3 weeks, AP source says
1 year ago

RB Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery and hopes to return to Colts in 3 weeks, AP source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will have thumb surgery Wednesday and hopes to play again in about three weeks, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday. It’s been a rocky season for Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ who started training camp on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing …

Jim Irsay: Colts’ Jonathan Taylor to undergo thumb surgery with possible 2-3 week return
1 year ago

Jim Irsay: Colts’ Jonathan Taylor to undergo thumb surgery with possible 2-3 week return

New York Times  

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will undergo thumb surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles with the hope that he can return in 2-3 weeks, team owner Jim Irsay told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Taylor sustained the injury during the Colts’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, which was his best game of the year. …

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight
1 year ago

Colts’ gutsy call, unlikely hero and star RB help put playoffs in sight

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The ball felt like it hung in the air forever. 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/s1eeobQG2I — Indianapolis Colts November 26, 2023 “We didn’t rep it live all week in practice. “Shane was like, ‘Did you get the memo?’ And I’m thinking Shane is just late to the joke,’” Franklin said, laughing. “So, I’m messing with Shane like, ‘Yeah, I need …

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts’ loss to Jaguars highlights need for Anthony Richardson, but Indy can’t rush rookie

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Jaguars vs Bengals on Monday Night Football. “It’s definitely something I think about,” Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said of the losing streak. So, I’m really going to look at those, hold myself accountable.” The QB committed four turnovers in a game for the second time in his career and the first time …

Jonathan Taylor and the Colts have agreed on a 3-year, $42 million extension, source tells AP
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathan Taylor and the Colts have agreed on a 3-year, $42 million extension, source tells AP

Associated Press  

All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts agreed on a contract extension Saturday, the team announced. San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey and New Orleans’ Alvin Kamara are now the only running backs making more money than Taylor per year. The agreement was announced after the Colts activated Taylor from the the physically unable to perform list and removed the …

Healthy Jonathan Taylor happy to be back on the Colts practice field and ready to get started
1 year, 2 months ago

Healthy Jonathan Taylor happy to be back on the Colts practice field and ready to get started

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A healthy Jonathan Taylor explained Thursday how happy he is to be practicing again with the Indianapolis Colts. “I’ve been in communication with my teammates the whole time I’ve been here rehabbing” Taylor said. The dispute lingered into training camp where Taylor’s agent and Colts owner Jim Irsay engaged in a social media spat. “I’m not going to …

Jonathan Taylor’s looming return provides plenty for Colts to ponder
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathan Taylor’s looming return provides plenty for Colts to ponder

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to return to the Indianapolis Colts practice field Wednesday. Less than 24 hours after losing to the Rams in overtime, coach Shane Steichen told reporters the 2021 NFL rushing champ was about to be activated from the physically unable to perform list this week while painting a far different picture about …

Colts still uncertain about timetable for Jonathan Taylor’s return
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts still uncertain about timetable for Jonathan Taylor’s return

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts already know running back Jonathan Taylor will miss four games. One day after the 2021 NFL rushing champ landed on the physically unable to perform list following offseason ankle surgery, general manager Chris Ballard did not provide a timetable for Taylor’s return and would not talk about any trade offers he received for the 24-year-old …

Dolphins’ Chris Grier calls talks with Colts about running back Jonathan Taylor ‘exploratory’
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins’ Chris Grier calls talks with Colts about running back Jonathan Taylor ‘exploratory’

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Wednesday that conversations with the Indianapolis Colts about 2021 All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor were “exploratory,” and no official offers were exchanged between the two teams. Miami also has rookie running back De’Von Achane, Salvon Ahmed, who had a strong preseason, and undrafted rookie Chris Brooks, who impressed enough …

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have given disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Just two days earlier Shane Steichen told reporters Taylor would rejoin the team Sunday following an excused absence to tend to a personal matter. “Once he is cleared to …

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek trade, per source: What it means for Indianapolis
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek trade, per source: What it means for Indianapolis

New York Times  

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been given permission by the team to seek a trade, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Taylor still has not been medically cleared, according to Steichen, despite saying in April that his ankle surgery was a “perfect success.” — Boyd What it means for Anthony Richardson Indianapolis won’t just give away an …

Jonathan Taylor continues rehab but remains on PUP list as Colts prepare for preseason opener
1 year, 4 months ago

Jonathan Taylor continues rehab but remains on PUP list as Colts prepare for preseason opener

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor did not attend practice Tuesday as he continues rehabbing from offseason ankle surgery while he continues to seek a contract extension or a trade. If you guys don’t see him out here, it’s part of his rehab,” Steichen said before being asked whether Taylor was working onsite or at another venue. Team owner …

Keefer: Colts’ relationship with Jonathan Taylor has unraveled dramatically. So now what?
1 year, 4 months ago

Keefer: Colts’ relationship with Jonathan Taylor has unraveled dramatically. So now what?

New York Times  

Just a few months ago, this felt like a foregone conclusion, a formality that would be wrapped up well before the season opener, like so many others had in the past. I’m hopeful we all understand the situation we’re in.” The reason Irsay invited Taylor on his bus: He wanted to reinforce to his franchise running back that the Colts …

Jonathan Taylor requests trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay at Colts practice, source says
1 year, 4 months ago

Jonathan Taylor requests trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay at Colts practice, source says

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has requested a trade, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night. It came shortly after Taylor left team owner Jim Irsay’s motorhome after a meeting that lasted nearly an hour as the Colts conducted a night practice. “We’re looking forward to a great season, hoping that Jonathan’s …

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

Colts select QB Anthony Richardson at No. 4 in NFL draft

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson dazzled scouts in his first, brief action at Lucas Oil Stadium. General manager Chris Ballard bet big on the athletic, one-year starting quarterback from Florida by selecting Richardson with the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. Stroud go second overall to Houston, Ballard phoned Richardson to say he’d be the Colts’ new franchise …

Taylor runs up the score with 5 TDs; Colts beat Bills 41-15
3 years, 1 month ago

Taylor runs up the score with 5 TDs; Colts beat Bills 41-15

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Coach Frank Reich and the Indianapolis Colts discovered an easy fix to their problems holding fourth-quarter leads: Keep feeding Jonathan Taylor the ball. The second-year running back set a franchise record by scoring five times, and took over the NFL lead in both yards rushing and touchdowns, in a 41-15 rout of the unraveling Buffalo Bills …

Tyrod Taylor eager to prove he’s more than a bridge quarterback for Chargers
4 years, 4 months ago

Tyrod Taylor eager to prove he’s more than a bridge quarterback for Chargers

LA Times  

Tyrod Taylor will have a chance to prove he’s worthy of being an NFL starting quarterback — a goal he’s been chasing since a disastrous performance in Cleveland nearly two years ago. They’re just going to do it differently than Chargers fans are used to.” === Tyrod Taylor stands under center during a 2014 preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens …

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