Quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) was a limited participant on Wednesday, the Colts' first practice ahead of Sunday's Week 5 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.
Running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) did not participate in practice.
Richardson exited the Colts' Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half with what was initially ruled a hip injury, while Taylor sustained a sprained ankle in the second half and did not return.
"Still a little sore but better than after the game," Richardson said. "So that's good news right there."
Richardson he worked out prior to practice Wednesday and felt "definitely a lot of progress from yesterday," he said. Both head coach Shane Steichen and Richardson emphasized a clear-eyed, one day at a time approach with the second-year quarterback this week.
"It's always tough when you're dealing with injuries because you want to fight through it," Richardson said. "I tried to fight through it in the game and my body was just like nah, man, you gotta take it easy. I'm working on it day by day and trying to listen to everybody and get the best advice."
The Indianapolis Colts hit the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center practice fields for the start of week 5 practice.
Notably, the Colts believe Richardson could potentially start Sunday in Jacksonville even if he doesn't fully participate in practice this week. That doesn't mean he will definitely start without a full practice this week; it only means not having a full day of practice will not disqualify him from playing in Week 5.
"It's definitely an important game, a divisional game," Richardson said. "And then going back to Florida, that's my home state, so always wanting to play down there. But like coach said, I don't necessarily have to practice to play. We're just taking it day by day, seeing how I'm feeling and seeing if I'm ready to roll out there on Sunday."
Wednesday's practice report