Colts’ Jonathan Taylor shoots down back injury report as drama swirls around star running back

Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor denied a report he complained of again points throughout a pre-camp bodily forward of coaching camp because it seems the rift between the working again and possession grew Sunday.

Taylor appeared to reply to the ESPN report which stated the alleged damage “was not sustained whereas enjoying for Indianapolis.” ESPN cited a league supply within the article – a notion that Taylor additionally hit out at.

“1.) By no means had a again ache,” he posted on X, previously referred to as Twitter. “2.) By no means reported again ache. Unsure who ‘sources’ are, however discover new ones.”

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In response to ESPN, the Colts at the moment are contemplating placing Taylor on the non-football damage record which might imply the staff would withhold his wage. The working again reportedly failed his bodily due to a earlier ankle damage and the alleged again damage.

Indianapolis Colts working again Jonathan Taylor watches follow at NFL staff’s soccer coaching camp in Westfield, Indiana, Saturday, July 29, 2023. (AP Photograph/Michael Conroy)

The Colts have been stated to be unaware of the again challenge till Taylor reported it final week, ESPN reported.

The alleged damage comes amid reported drama between Taylor and the Colts. The difficulty additionally stems from staff proprietor Jim Irsay sounding off concerning the working backs market after New York Giants star Saquon Barkley signed his franchise tender and returned to camp to arrange for the 2023 season.

Taylor on Saturday reportedly requested a commerce. He has been in search of a contract extension earlier than his rookie deal expires on the finish of this season. Amid the Barkley ordeal, Taylor had spoken in help of working backs within the NFL incomes more cash than what the franchise tag might provide.

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Indianapolis Colts working again Jonathan Taylor, left, high-fives quarterback Gardner Minshew II at NFL staff’s soccer coaching camp in Westfield, Indiana, Saturday, July 29, 2023. (AP Photograph/Michael Conroy)

Irsay suggested Wednesday that some participant brokers have been performing in dangerous religion by complaining about how a lot working backs earned with the tag designation after the collective bargaining settlement was negotiated in good religion.

On Saturday, Taylor was seen at coaching camp go into a close-by motorhome. Irsay didn’t speak concerning the assembly however talked about earlier star working backs who have been traded from the staff, together with Marshall Faulk and Edgerrin James.

“I’m answerable for everybody on the staff and to have a look at the cap cash as you go ahead,” Irsay stated. “It’s an ideal accountability and also you attempt to be as truthful as you probably may be with the entire soccer staff. So once more, I’m hopeful.”

Indianapolis Colts proprietor Jim Irsay speaks throughout an NFL particular league assembly on the JW Marriot in Bloomington, Indiana, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Submit through Getty Pictures)

Irsay added he wished to ensure Taylor was wholesome.

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Taylor performed in 11 video games final season. He ran for 861 yards and 4 touchdowns. In 2021, he led the NFL with 1,811 dashing yards and 18 touchdowns on his method to his first Professional Bowl and First-Group All-Professional nod.

The Related Press contributed to this report.