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Stephen HolderESPN
Indianapolis — The Indianapolis Colts The 2 main defenders have denied signs of shaking forward of Thursday evening’s matchup Denver Broncos,
all-pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard and defensive linemen tyquan lewis Won’t play after harm after Sunday’s loss Tennessee Titans, mentioned coach Frank Reich. When requested whether or not the choice was made impartial of the NFL’s concussion protocol, Reich confirmed that the crew made a unilateral determination to maintain gamers sidelined.
“These choices have been already made that they might be out, even when there was some miraculous (restoration),” Reich mentioned.
Additionally, testing on Colts RB Jonathan TaylorOkay.’s ankle was unfavourable, and he has an opportunity to play Thursday evening versus Denver, a supply informed ESPN’s Adam Schaffter.
Taylor took successful within the decrease leg within the fourth quarter sport, which he stumbled upon throughout Sunday’s loss to the Titans. He had 20 carries for 42 yards earlier than leaving the sport.
Leonard suffered an harm within the second quarter when he collided with a teammate zaire franklinA bullet within the face left him coated in blood.
League specializing in head accidents miami dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an harm in final Thursday evening’s sport and was carried on a stretcher Cincinnati Bengals4 days after displaying indicators of a potential harm in his crew’s earlier sport.
The NFL and the NFLPA are anticipated to announce an replace to the league’s concussion protocol amid controversy over Tagovailoa’s dealing with of the harm.