Week 9 injury report: Andrews, Cannon, Parker all out for Patriots; Jonathan Taylor out for Colts
FOXBORO -- The Patriots' defense won't have to deal with one of the NFL's best rushers on Sunday. The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out running back Jonathan Taylor for their Week 9 tilt with the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Taylor re-aggravated his ankle injury last Sunday in a loss to the Washington Commanders and missed all three days of practice this week. The 23-year-old has 462 rushing yards for the season, averaging 4.3 yards per attempt. He ran all over the Patriots' defense last season in Indy, running for 170 yards and a touchdown in a 27-17 Colts victory.
Second-year back Deon Jackson, who has 100 yards and a touchdown on his 30 carries this season, will get the start out of the Indy backfield on Sunday.
The Patriots may be down their top running back too, with Damien Harris (illness) listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. Harris practiced for the first time all week on Friday, but did so in a limited capacity. If Harris is sidelined, Rhamondre Stevenson will have to lead the way out of the New England backfield.
While Harris is one of seven players listed as questionable, center David Andrews (concussion), tackle Marcus Cannon (concussion), and receiver DeVante Parker (knee) have all been ruled out by New England. With Andrews missing his second straight game, James Ferentz is in line for another start at center. The New England offensive line struggled last Sunday against the New York Jets, as quarterback Mac Jones was sacked six times in the win.
Here is New England's full injury report for Week 9:
OUT
C David Andrews - Concussion (DNP)
OT Marcus Cannon - Concussion (DNP)
WR DeVante Parker - Knee (DNP)
QUESTIONABLE
DL Christian Barmore - Knee (LP)
S Kyle Dugger - Ankle (LP)
RB Damien Harris - Illness (LP)
CB Jack Jones - Illness (DNP)
RB Pierre Strong Jr. - Hamstring (LP)
LB Josh Uche - Hamstring (LP)
DE Deatrich Wise Jr. - Ankle (LP)
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