Colts Make Official Preseason Decision On Jonathan Taylor


Head coach Frank Reich has informed the media star running back Jonathan Taylor will not be playing in the preseason.

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The Colts aren't in the mood to take a single risk.

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Indianapolis Colts already played its first preseason game of the year on Saturday afternoon

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The match is between Buffalo bills and Indianapolis Colts

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The Bills on a game-winning field goal in an exciting 27-24 game

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In the first preseason game of the year, Taylor was not activated.

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Reich has also indicated the Colts plan to use Taylor less in 2022 than they did in 2021.

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With Matt Ryan now in the mix, the Colts offense can become more balanced and attack in the passing game

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