The Indianapolis Colts running back sounds tentatively optimistic about his chances of playing against the Houston Texans.

Richardson will return after a two-game absence due to a right oblique injury he sustained in the first quarter of the Colts’ Week 4 win against the Steelers. Veteran backup Joe Flacco started in place of Richardson as the Colts went 1-1 while Richardson was sidelined.

Will Jonathan Taylor play this week? The Colts hope to get their star running back on the practice field this week

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor did not practice on Wednesday ahead of the team’s matchup with the Dolphins.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told media members on Wednesday morning that running back Jonathan Taylor will be on the practice field ahead of the team's Week 8 matchup with the Houston Texans.

This rematch of AFC South foes could go a long way in determining who wins the division. Houston beat Indianapolis in Week 1.

Before practice on Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts' head coach Shane Steichen mentioned that linebacker EJ Speed should be back on the practice field, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. After playing all of the team's defensive snaps in Week 7 against Tennessee,

Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathon Taylor returned to practice on Wednesday. Taylor has been dealing with a high ankle

Taylor’s ankle was twisted by Pittsburgh safety DeShon Elliott at the end of Sunday’s 21-carry, 88-yard performance, and the Colts running back wasn’t able to get back into the game. The Colts held Taylor out of practice on Wednesday, and it sounded like he was headed in that direction again Thursday.