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Colts Jonathan Taylor to Return vs. Texans in Week 2?

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future in Indianapolis, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor could be poised for a return in Week 2 vs. the Houston Texans
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Colts Jonathan Taylor to Return vs. Texans in Week 2?
Colts Jonathan Taylor to Return vs. Texans in Week 2?

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The Houston Texans have not had great luck against running backs over the last few seasons. Particularly the top backs such as Titans star Derrick Henry and Colts star, Jonathan Taylor. 

And unfortunately for Houston, that string of bad luck could continue early in the season, with Taylor, despite his reported unhappiness with the Colts, now looking likely for an imminent return. 

"He should be back, yeah, next week," Colts coach Shane Steichen told reporters.

NFL Network had reported that the stellar Colts back had issued a trade request. And Colts owner Irsay, added gasoline to those aforementioned flames, with his controversial quote in the offseason.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport also reported that Irsay and Taylor met at training camp aboard the Indianapolis owner’s private luxury bus as they attempt to calm the relationship between the two sides ... if not get down to negotiations. Taylor is in Year 4 of his rookie contract, with a full value of $7.8 million. He makes about $5 million this year - a steal - and is eligible for an extension.

On top of that, Taylor had been battling injury issues this offseason, calling his availability into question as well. 

Luckily for the Colts, those issues seem to be near an end.

“I don’t have an answer for that and a timetable on that," Steichen replied when asked about Taylor's availability. "But really looking forward to getting him back and getting him healthy and getting him back out there playing with the guys."

Meaning, of course, that by Week 2, if everything goes as the Colts hope, Taylor could very well be back in the lineup vs. Houston. 

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MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan the Editor-In-Chief of TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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