Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor denied a report he complained of back again challenges for the duration of a pre-camp physical ahead of training camp as it seems the rift concerning the working back again and possession grew Sunday.

Taylor appeared to answer to the ESPN report which explained the alleged injuries "was not sustained whilst enjoying for Indianapolis." ESPN cited a league supply in the posting – a notion that Taylor also hit out at.

"1.) By no means had a back agony," he posted on X, formerly recognized as Twitter. "2.) Under no circumstances reported back discomfort. Not absolutely sure who ‘sources’ are, but uncover new kinds."

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In accordance to ESPN, the Colts are now considering placing Taylor on the non-football personal injury checklist which could mean the staff would withhold his wage. The operating again reportedly unsuccessful his actual physical since of a prior ankle damage and the alleged again damage.

Indianapolis Colts managing again Jonathan Taylor watches apply at NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Indiana, Saturday, July 29, 2023. (WHD Photograph/Michael Conroy)

The Colts ended up claimed to be unaware of the back again challenge till Taylor noted it previous 7 days, ESPN reported.

The alleged injury will come amid claimed drama concerning Taylor and the Colts. The concern also stems from team proprietor Jim Irsay sounding off about the working backs industry just after New York Giants star Saquon Barkley signed his franchise tender and returned to camp to put together for the 2023 season.

Taylor on Saturday reportedly asked for a trade. He has been trying to get a contract extension just before his rookie offer expires at the conclude of this season. Amid the Barkley ordeal, Taylor had spoken in help of functioning backs in the NFL earning additional income than what the franchise tag could supply.

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Indianapolis Colts functioning back Jonathan Taylor, remaining, high-fives quarterback Gardner Minshew II at NFL team's football schooling camp in Westfield, Indiana, Saturday, July 29, 2023. (WHD Photograph/Michael Conroy)

Irsay prompt Wednesday that some player agents ended up performing in negative faith by complaining about how a lot jogging backs earned with the tag designation soon after the collective bargaining settlement was negotiated in fantastic faith.

On Saturday, Taylor was seen at training camp go into a nearby motorhome. Irsay did not communicate about the assembly but outlined prior star functioning backs who were being traded from the crew, which include Marshall Faulk and Edgerrin James.

"I’m accountable for all people on the staff and to look at the cap dollars as you go ahead," Irsay stated. "It is a excellent obligation and you try to be as fair as you maybe can be with the complete soccer team. So yet again, I’m hopeful."

Indianapolis Colts operator Jim Irsay speaks through an NFL unique league meeting at the JW Marriot in Bloomington, Indiana, on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Team/The Denver Write-up by means of Getty Images)

Irsay included he wanted to make sure Taylor was healthier.

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Taylor played in 11 online games previous period. He ran for 861 yards and 4 touchdowns. In 2021, he led the NFL with 1,811 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on his way to his 1st Professional Bowl and To start with-Group All-Pro nod.

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