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NFL | Adam Vinatieri calling it a career Wed May 26, 03:14 PM
Free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri (Colts) announced on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, May 26, that he is retiring from football.
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Colts | No decision on Adam Vinatieri Mon May 4, 02:43 PM
Free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) is still an option for the Indianapolis Colts, but head coach Frank Reich said the team will not make a decision on Vinatieri until his recovery from knee surgery is complete.
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NFL | Adam Vinatieri would like to still play Wed Apr 29, 02:49 PM
Free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri (Colts) said he would like to continue his NFL career, but the quarantine has slowed his rehab from knee surgery. At this point, it isn't clear Vinatieri, 47, will be healthy enough by the start of the season.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri's future still in limbo Tue Mar 31, 03:21 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) still has not made a decision on his playing status for the 2020 season, according to head coach Frank Reich Tuesday, March 31. The Colts would like for Vinatieri to continue his rehab from season-ending knee surgery before making a decision. '(We plan) to have a sitdown with Adam and see where he's at once he's a little further along in that process,' Reich said.
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Colts | Uncertain future for Adam Vinatieri Sun Feb 23, 07:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee), set to be an unrestricted free agent March 18, is undergoing rehab after surgery in December to repair a damaged meniscus and patellar tendon in his left knee. 'Adam knows how much I think of him. He's unbelievable. We'll see. He's in rehab mode now and we're in the middle of trying to put the team together,' owner Robert Irsay said Sunday, Feb. 23.
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Colts | Indy not closing the book on Adam Vinatieri Fri Jan 3, 01:40 AM
Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard indicated the team would check in with PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) in late February to see where he's at physically, according to CNHI Sports Indiana's George Bremer.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri officially on IR Mon Dec 9, 04:22 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Dec. 9.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri set to undergo surgery Mon Dec 9, 02:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee, leg) is scheduled to undergo surgery to address issues with his meniscus and patellar tendon Wednesday, Dec. 11. He is expected to need between four and six months of rehab.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri out for season Mon Dec 9, 10:45 AM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) will undergo season-ending knee surgery and be placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Colts | Indianapolis' injury report for Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 04:48 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (calf), CB Kenny Moore (ankle) and PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) were unable to practice Friday, Dec. 6, and have been ruled out for Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. CB Rock Ya-Sin (ankle) also did not practice Friday but is listed as questionable. S Malik Hooker (foot) took part in a full practice Friday and is also listed as questionable. DL Denico Autry (rest), OT Anthony Castonzo (rest), DE Justin Houston (rest) and LB Darius Leonard (rest) were held out of practice Friday but do not appear on the injury report. S Clayton Geathers (rest), RB Marlon Mack (hand), TE Mo Alie-Cox (thumb) and WR Parris Campbell (hand) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri ruled out Week 14 Fri Dec 6, 02:27 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) on Friday, Dec. 6, was ruled out of the team's Week 14 game with a knee injury.
| Footballguys view: Chase McLaughlin, who has been mostly good, will kick for his third team this year in place of the ageless Vinatieri. |
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Colts | Thursday practice report for Colts Thu Dec 5, 04:51 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Kenny Moore II (ankle), FS Malik Hooker (foot) and PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 5. CB Rock Ya-Sin (ankle) was limited during practice. S Clayton Geathers (non-injury), TE Mo Alie-Cox (thumb) and WR Parris Campbell (hand) fully participate in practice.
| Footballguys view: Campbell appears to be ready to return and he could get a lot of touches against a vulnerable Bucs pass defense. He's a deep sleeper this week. |
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Colts | Wednesday injuries from Indy Wed Dec 4, 04:05 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Kenny Moore (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. S Clayton Geathers (rest), S Malik Hooker (foot) and K Adam Vinatieri (knee) were limited. TE Mo Alie-Cox (thumb) practiced in full.
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Colts | No kicking issues for Adam Vinatieri Sun Sep 22, 06:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri made each of his two field goal attempts, including a 49-yarder, and he was true on each of his three extra points in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri shakings things up Wed Sep 11, 09:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri has made a few changes to his kicking approach this week after struggling in the opening game. Special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone said Wednesday, Sept. 11, that they spotted a flaw in his mechanics while watching film. 'When we watched the tape, there's a few things he's going to get at this week that we are going to clean up,' Ventrone said. 'A few things mechanically, technique wise that he saw. He's the best self-corrector, you could say 'self-diagnoser'.'
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri expects to return Thursday Wed Aug 21, 08:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) said he expects to participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 22. He has missed the first two preseason games because of a knee issue.
| Footballguys view: Cole Hedlund has had a good preseason in his place and might be getting the attention of teams like the Bears and Packers, who were in on Ravens kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik before the Vikings traded for him. |
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri sat opener with knee injury Fri Aug 9, 04:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) did not play in the team's preseason opener due to 'a little bit of a knee issue,' according to head coach Frank Reich, who added the issue is not believed to be overly serious.
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Colts | Indy sitting several for preseason opener Thu Aug 8, 05:39 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Ben Banogu, WR Parris Campbell, TEs Jack Doyle, Eric Ebron and Ross Travis, WR Penny Hart, C Ryan Kelly, QB Andrew Luck, DE Jabaal Sheard, PK Adam Vinatieri and RB Jordan Wilkins will not play in the team's preseason opener versus the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Aug. 8. Head coach Frank Reich also noted other players, such as RB Marlon Mack, are also 'probably not going to see any time.'
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri terms Mon Jan 28, 10:44 AM
Updating previous reports, Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri's one-year deal is worth $3.875 million.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri unsure about future Fri Jan 25, 07:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri said he is not sure if 2019 will be his final season. He said he could consider continuing his playing career if he is productive in 2019.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri returning on 1-year deal Fri Jan 25, 12:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri agreed to a one-year contract Friday, Jan. 25, to remain with the team for the 2019 season.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri close to returning Fri Jan 25, 11:47 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri is close to finalizing a one-year deal to return for his 24th season in 2019 at the age of 46.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri wants to keep playing Sun Jan 20, 02:19 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri wants to play a 24th NFL season in 2019. Vinatieri is a pending free agent this offseason.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri back to Colts? Tue Jan 15, 02:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri may return to the Colts if the Colts have their way, according to a source.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri mulling retirement Sun Jan 13, 10:39 AM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri said he will take one to two weeks to decide if he will return for the 2019 season, although he hinted that he would come back if the club offered him a contract.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri into the record books Sun Oct 28, 10:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri became the all-time leading scorer in the NFL, reaching 2,550 career points during a 42-28 win over the Oakland Raiders in Week 8.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri active for Week 8 Sun Oct 28, 02:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) is active for the the team's Week 8 game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 28.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri expected to play Fri Oct 26, 06:54 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) is expected to play in the Week 8 game even though he is listed as questionable, according to head coach Frank Reich.
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Colts | Indianapolis' injury report for Week 8 Fri Oct 26, 03:16 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Ryan Grant (ankle), S Malik Hooker (hip), TE Erik Swoope (knee) and RB Robert Turbin (shoulder) did not participate in practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 8 versus the Oakland Raiders. S Clayton Geathers did not practice for a second straight day Friday, Oct. 26, and is listed as questionable. WR Zach Pascal (head) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable. RB Marlon Mack (ankle), DE Jabaal Sheard (abdomen) and PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) were full participants in practice Friday but are also listed as questionable. LB Darius Leonard (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday but has been removed from the injury report. DL Denico Autry (ankle), TE Jack Doyle (hip), WR Dontrelle Inman (neck) and CB Arthur Maulet (hip) participated fully in practice Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Doyle not even being on the injury report is a good sign for his level of play in his return to the field this week. |
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri likely to play Week 8 Fri Oct 26, 01:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) is likely to play in Week 8, head coach Frank Reich said Friday, Oct. 26.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri a limited participant Thu Oct 25, 03:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri to test injury in practice Thu Oct 25, 12:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) will test his groin injury in practice Thursday, Oct. 25. 'I'll have a pretty good idea,' Vinatieri said. 'It'll be easy to say 'no' if it's not right. And if it feels pretty good, we'll keep going forward.'
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Colts | No practice for Adam Vinatieri Wed Oct 24, 06:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
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Colts | Three kickers work out for Colts Tue Oct 23, 02:42 PM
Free-agent PKs Kai Forbath (Vikings), Cairo Santos (Rams) and Taylor Bertolet (Jets) worked out for the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Oct. 23, according to sources. PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) is dealing with a groin injury and his status for Week 8 is unclear.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri dealing with injury Mon Oct 22, 06:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) is dealing with a groin injury and will be on the injury report for Week 8.
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Colts | Wednesday status report for Colts Wed Oct 3, 03:53 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Kenny Moore (concussion), DT Hassan Ridgeway (calf), CB Quincy Wilson (concussion) and OT Denzelle Good (non-injury related) have been ruled out for Week 5. CB Nate Hairston (ankle), C Ryan Kelly (hand), LB Darius Leonard (ankle), OT Anthony Castonzo (hamstring), S Clayton Geathers (knee) and PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) were limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3, and are questionable. FS Malik Hooker (hip) and LB Anthony Walker (knee) were full participants.
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Colts | Tuesday injury report for Colts Tue Oct 2, 04:56 PM
Indianapolis Colts S Clayton Geathers (knee), OT Denzelle Good (non-injury related), CB Nate Hairston (ankle), C Ryan Kelly (hand), LB Darius Leonard (ankle), CB Kenny Moore II (concussion), DT Hassan Ridgeway (calf), PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) and CB Quincy Wilson (concussion) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 2. OT Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) was limited. S Malik Hooker (hip) and LB Anthony Walker (knee) participated fully. The players' statuses are estimations of their practice participation.
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Colts | Monday's injury report for Colts Mon Oct 1, 04:52 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Nate Hairston (ankle), C Ryan Kelly (hand), LB Darius Leonard (ankle), WR Kenny Moore (concussion), DT Hassan Ridgeway (calf) and CB Quincy Wilson (concussion) did not practice Monday, Oct. 1. OT Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) and S Clayton Geathers (knee) were limited. S Malik Hooker (hip), PK Adam Vinatieri (groin) and LB Anthony Walker (knee) participated fully.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri not thinking retirement Tue Jun 19, 04:27 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri said he loves football as much today as he did when he first started playing. The 45-year-old veteran added that he won't be retiring anytime soon as he looks to become the NFL's all-time leading scorer.
| Footballguys view: Vinatieri is not just sticking around for the records, he's still capable of playing at a high level. The future Hall of Fame kicker needs seven made field goals to pass Morten Andersen (565) for the most in NFL history. By scoring 58 points, Vinatieri will pass Andersen for the all-time lead in that category. |
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri agrees with Colts Thu Feb 22, 11:24 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri (Colts) agreed to a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, Feb. 22. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri nearing deal with Colts Wed Feb 21, 10:11 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri is close to finalizing a deal to re-sign with the Colts, and it's expected to be done Thursday, Feb. 22.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri plans to keep playing Tue Feb 20, 01:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri intends to continue his playing career in 2018 - which would be his 23rd season in the NFL, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Vinatieri is a free agent this offseason, but it sounds like he'd like to stay with the Colts if at all possible. |
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri planning to play next season Sun Dec 24, 08:22 AM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri said he plans to return for the 2018 season.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri still effective from long Sun Nov 5, 06:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri had two extra points and two field goals, including a 53-yarder, in Week 9 against the Houston Texans. He is 4-of-4 from 50-plus yards this season, and 8-of-10 over the past two seasons.
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Colts | Week 9 injury report for Colts Fri Nov 3, 04:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Matt Jones (ankle), LB John Simon (neck) and CB Quincy Wilson (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 3, and have been ruled out for Week 9. OT Anthony Castonzo (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OT Le'Raven Clark (non-injury), CB Vontae Davis (non-injury), RB Frank Gore (non-injury), CB Rashaan Melvin (concussion, ankle), LB Jabaal Sheard (quadriceps) and PK Adam Vinatieri (back) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri not on injury report Fri Nov 3, 04:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 9.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri practices in full Thu Nov 2, 03:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 2.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Indy Wed Nov 1, 04:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Anthony Castonzo (knee), OT Le'Raven Clark (personal), CB Vontae Davis (rest), QB Andrew Luck (shoulder), LB John Simon (neck), PK Adam Vinatieri (back) and CB Quincy Wilson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 1. RB Matt Jones (ankle), CB Rashaan Melvin (concussion, ankle) and LB Jabaal Sheard (quadriceps) were listed as limited participants.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri to play two more seasons? Wed Jul 19, 11:51 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri wants to play two more seasons, based on all indications. If he were to play through 2018, he would likely pass retired PK Morten Andersen for the NFL lead in career points and field goals made.
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Colts | Adam Vinatieri extends his streak Sun Dec 11, 11:52 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri recorded five points in the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans, extending his NFL record to 19 100-point seasons. He has achieved that nine times since joining the Colts, a franchise record.
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