Colts 'hope' RB Jonathan Taylor can play Thursday

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich said Tuesday he's hopeful that All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor can play in Thursday night's road game against the Denver Broncos.

An MRI revealed Monday that Taylor avoided a major injury to his ankle but his status is unclear, given the short week. The team originally feared Taylor had suffered a high-ankle sprain.

Reich said Taylor wouldn't be ready if the game were Tuesday bu