News From Terre Haute, Indiana

Colts

Discussion

Welcome to our online comments feature. We welcome your thoughts and your opinions, including unpopular ones. We ask only that you keep the conversation civil and clean. We reserve the right to remove comments that are obscene, racist or abusive and statements that are false or unverifiable as well as posts that are attacking other users. Repeat offenders will be blocked. You may flag objectionable comments for review by a moderator.
comments powered by Disqus
November 28, 2008

Battling injuries again, Colts may be without starting safeties

By Tom James

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts may be without both of their starting safeties when they go on the road to face the Cleveland Browns Sunday.

Free safety Antoine Bethea is nursing an ankle injury and has not practiced this week. Strong safety Bob Sanders, meanwhile, has been battling swelling in his right knee for the past two weeks. Sanders’ replacement, Melvin Bullitt (ribs), sat out Wednesday’s workout but was able to practice Thursday and Friday.

Heading into Friday’s practice, Colts coach Tony Dungy had offered fleeting hope that Sanders might be able to play against the Browns. Dungy had said prior to Wednesday’s workout that Sanders was probably doubtful for the Browns game and then upgraded that estimate slightly on Thursday.

Sanders did not practice Friday, which pretty much decided the issue. He is listed as questionable for the Cleveland game, as is Bethea and Bullitt. Bethea will most likely be a game-time decision while Bullitt is expected to start. The Colts have veteran Matt Giordano in reserve and could also use rookie Jamie Silva if needed.

Prior to Friday’s workout, Dungy had offered an even possibility of Sanders playing if neither Bethea or Bullitt were able to suit up on Sunday. That doesn’t appear to be the case now, however.

“I think we’re going to be OK. Our safeties are kind of the iffy guys right now,” the Colts coach said. “If Melvin and Antoine, both of them, couldn’t go, there [was] a chance that [Sanders] could play. If everybody’s healthy, we probably won’t play him. But if we didn’t have healthy guys, he can go.

“We did get some good news from the doctors. He feels pretty good.”

Middle linebacker Gary Brackett (hamstring) returned to practice Friday after sitting out the previous two days. Wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who was allowed to rest on Thursday, also practiced on Friday. Running back Joseph Addai was given Friday off to rest but is slated to start against Cleveland.

Offensive tackle Tony Ugoh (quadriceps) is listed as probable for the Browns game while Brackett and outside linebacker Tyjuan Hagler (knee) are questionable. All three should be able to play on Sunday. Center Jeff Saturday (calf) is the only Colts player who has been listed as being out this week.

• Game balls — Earning game balls for the performances in Sunday’s win at San Diego were quarterback Peyton Manning (offense), defensive end Robert Mathis (defense) and placekicker Adam Vinatieri (special teams).

Manning completed 32-of-44 passes for 255 yards, two touchdowns and had one interception against the Chargers. Mathis, meanwhile, had 1 1/2 sacks and a forced fumble. Vinatieri nailed his 22nd career game-winning field goal from 51 yards out as time expired.

• Petrowski not sure of role on Sunday — Former Terre Haute North and Indiana State tight end Jamie Petrowski isn’t sure how and if he will be used when the Colts play at Cleveland.

Petrowski, who was signed by Indianapolis last week, was a game-day inactive at San Diego. He probably won’t find out what his role will be until sometime later today.

“They haven’t told me yet,” he said after Friday’s practice. “I’m still trying to learn and pick up everything. It’s a tough offense to learn, but I’m doing a better job of figuring everything out. We’ll see what happens.”

Text Only | Photo Reprints
Colts
Latest News
Multimedia

Like us on Facebook!
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
TribStar.com Poll
Front page
AP Video
Man Falls Off Crane, Dies After Police Standoff Witness Describes Fla. Face-chewing Attack Unexpected Smog in Pristine National Parks Raw Video: Cop Shoots Man Eating Another's Face Obama Honors Fallen Troops at Arlington Cemetery Man in Crane at Texas College Says He's Armed Dairy Farm Uses Chiropractor to Help Cows Raw Video: Deadly Explosion at Minn. Paper Mill Romney Campaigns Ahead of Claiming Nomination Russia Condemns Ally Syria Over Massacre of 108 Romney Promises World's Strongest Military Diplomatic Expulsions Follow Fresh Syria Report 15 Dead in Northern Italy's 5.8-magnitude Quake Panetta: Asia the 'Project' for New Navy Grads Raw Video: Earthquake Shakes Evacuees in Italy Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing Obama Pays Tribute to Vietnam Veterans Beryl Knocks Out Power in Florida Raw Video: Memorial Day Aboard Intrepid Angry Birds Spreading Their Wings
NDN Video
Los Angeles Bar Bans Bachelorettes Hamster Plays Dead Beyonce Shows Off 60 Pound Weight Loss at Concert Drunk Women Breaking Into Houses: A New Trend? LeAnn Rimes Rocks Short Shorts Raw Video: Cop Shoots Man Eating Another's Face Gordon Ramsay Carried Off Field Man Dies Getting Lap Dance Kim Kardashian Claims Items Stolen from Her Luggage Bear cools off in Calif. family's pool Ep. 3: Chopped Desserts Air Force dad surprises family at baseball game Justin Bieber Wanted for Questioning for L.A. Scuffle J.Lo and Marc's Friendly Reunion Man Falls Off Crane, Dies After Police Standoff Jet makes emergency landing after debris falls off Raw Video: Deadly Explosion at Minn. Paper Mill Cynthia Nixon Ties the Knot Woman, 80, Falls Out of Skydive Harness Mid-Jump Keira Reveals Engagement Ring
Parade
Magazine
Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.
  • -

    March 12, 2010

activity
Real Estate News