Patriots | Julian Edelman put on COVID list

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (knee) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Nov. 30.

Footballguys View: No word on whether or not Edelman tested positive for COVID or if he was just a close contact. Edelman hasn’t practiced since October and he’s still on IR with a knee injury. The Patriots move on with Jakobi Meyers, N’Keal Harry and Damiere Byrd as their top-3 wideouts.

Colts | Jonathan Taylor set to return Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor was deemed a ‘high-risk close contact’ and did not test positive for COVID-19 last week. As such, he is expected to be available and practice all week leading into the Colts’ Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Footballguys View: That means Taylor will be back into the running back rotation for the Colts. This will negatively impact the touches for Jordan Wilkins and should cut into the touches that Nyheim Hines gets as well. Taylor is a RB2/flex option with upside most any week he’s out there.