Indianapolis Colts backup running back Trey Sermon did not practice on Wednesday with a collarbone injury ahead of the team’s Week 6 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. He was, however, back on the practice field on Thursday.
With Jonathan Taylor sidelined against Jacksonville, Sermon stepped into the starting role. He carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards and scored a touchdown. Sermon had six receptions for 25 yards as well. Tyler Goodson also had a fairly extensive role as well.
As of now, there is still uncertainty around Taylor’s status for this week’s game with the Titans. He has not practiced on Wednesday or Thursday, but did tell reporters that he is feeling much better than what he did a week ago.
“Oh, I’m feeling way better, which is a positive sign,” Taylor told The Athletic’s James Boyd. “Anytime you can progress throughout the week, you’re closer to getting back on the field.”
“(The pain) has gone down tremendously,” Taylor added. “That’s the biggest thing.”
The unknown around Taylor’s availability for Sunday’s game puts an obvious increased need on having Sermon ready to go.
With Jeffery Simmons and T’Vondre Sweat in the middle of that Titans’ defensive front, running the ball on this unit has not come easy this season. Opponents are averaging just 4.2 yards per rush, which is the 10th-lowest mark in football this season.