Colts’ Jonathan Taylor unsure if he needs ankle surgery
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor dealt with a nagging ankle injury that forced him to miss essentially seven games during the 2022 season, and it’s unclear whether he will need surgery.
Speaking to reporters Monday following the official end of the regular season, Taylor wasn’t sure if rest and rehab would be enough to keep the ankle from being an issue.
“I’m not sure. I’m actually going to talk to the doc [Monday] after I talk with you all,” Taylor said.
There hasn’t been an update about Taylor’s ankle since he met with the media so it isn’t clear what kind of prognosis he got from the doctors. We will likely find out sooner or later but as of this writing, it isn’t clear.
Taylor spoke out to say that the ankle felt better but that it was still difficult for him not to be on the field.
“It feels a lot better than what it did. Keep moving forward and continue to work on that in the offseason. Recover stronger than ever. You hope it doesn’t happen again,” Taylor said. “I think that’s just the biggest thing is not being side by side. It’s great to be on the sidelines but not having to wear your gear or even have the chance to play with the guys. That’s the biggest thing is just knowing that I’m there with them.”
Even with the nagging ankle injury and the ineptitude of the offense, Taylor still managed 1,004 yards from scrimmage in 11 games—including his three snaps against the Vikings.
Taylor and the rest of 2020’s draft class. is eligible for a contract extension. That currently isn’t on Taylor’s mind, but he could see his future being in the Circle City.
“Oh, I would love to be in Indy – 100 percent,” he said Monday.
We’ll see what happens this offseason with the head coaching searchTaylor is not, but he certainly is in the plans of 2023 and beyond.
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