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Kevin Hickey

Colts worked out free-agent RB Ronald Jones

The Indianapolis Colts worked out free-agent running back Ronald Jones, according to the league’s transaction wire Tuesday.

Though the Colts are hoping to see the return of Jonathan Taylor soon—he’s eligible to return from the PUP list next week—they continue to keep an eye on the market.

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Jones, the former second-round pick in 2018, spent the offseason with the Dallas Cowboys. He was suspended for the first two games of the season for violating the league’s PED policy. The Cowboys released him after his suspension was lifted in Week 3.

Jones has struggled to make good on his second-round draft capital since entering the league. He’s never recorded over 1,000 rushing yards, though he did come close in 2020 when he recorded 192 carries for 978 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 14 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Colts have been rolling with Zack Moss as the unquestioned leader in the backfield while the aforementioned Taylor sits on the PUP list. They also signed Trey Sermon to the practice squad and then promoted him to the active roster in Week 3.

Whether Taylor will return immediately once he’s eligible in Week 5 remains to be seen, but it’s not keeping the Colts from monitoring the market.

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