Jonathan 

Taylor

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Taylor’s 73.7 rushing grade during the previous three years is tied for 43rd-best among the 49 running backs with 300 or more carries. The running backs tied with him or lower include Ezekiel Elliott, Jamaal Williams and Dalvin Cook, who are unsigned free agents, in addition to Zack Moss, Rachaad White and Javonte Williams. The other three running backs below a 76.0 rushing grade are also expected to be backups this year.

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He’s been listed with an ankle injury on the injury report in November 2020, October 2022, November 2022, October 2023 and October 2024. Throughout his career, he’s also been listed with a thumb, ankle, toe, ribs, knee and shoulder injuries.

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The Colts worked Taylor especially hard over the last five games of the season. He averaged 28.4 carries for 144.6 yards and 1.2 touchdowns, leading to 25.6 fantasy points per game over that stretch. He was averaging 14.2 fantasy points per game leading up to that point.