Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to undergo thumb surgery and return to the field in three weeks, according to an Associated Press source. The news comes after Taylor suffered a thumb injury in the team’s Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns.
The injury was initially thought to be minor, but further tests revealed that Taylor would need surgery to repair the damage. The surgery is expected to be minor and the recovery time is estimated to be three weeks.
Taylor, a rookie out of Wisconsin, has been a key part of the Colts offense this season. He has rushed for 462 yards and four touchdowns in five games, while also catching 15 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown.
The Colts have a bye this week, so Taylor will have some extra time to recover before returning to the field. The team will then face the Detroit Lions in Week 8.
Taylor’s absence will be felt in the backfield, as he has been a major contributor to the Colts offense this season. However, the team is confident that he will make a full recovery and be back on the field in three weeks.
In the meantime, the Colts will rely on veteran running backs Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins to carry the load in the backfield. Both players have shown flashes of potential this season and should be able to fill in for Taylor while he recovers.
It is unclear how much time Taylor will miss, but it is expected that he will return to the field in three weeks. The Colts will be hoping that Taylor can make a full recovery and be back on the field as soon as possible.
