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Around the NFL: Good as Gould

Robbie Gould announced his retirement on Thursday. He bagged a lot of field goals during his 18 years in the league. He also serves as evidence that the kicker position is one better addressed in free agency rather than the draft.   more »

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Factoid: Evan McPherson

Evan McPherson is a rookie kicker, but I don’t have any concerns about him getting nervous while playing on pro football’s biggest stage. He’s had a pretty great first season, capped by coming up huge in all three of the team’s playoff games.  more »

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May
27

Veteran kicker Vinatieri plans to retire

Former New England and Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI, viewed by many as the greatest kicker in NFL history, is retiring from the league. Vinatieri did not play in 2020, following anMore uncharacteristic 2019 season in which he struggled. Vinatieri will retire as the only kicker in NFL history that converted 250-plus field goals with multiple franchises - 336 with the Colts and 263 with the Patriots. Less

Source: NFL.com

Apr
30

Veteran kicker Vinatieri hoping to play in 2020

47-year-old kicker ADAM VINATIERI said recently that he is hoping to return in 2020 for what would be his 25th season in the NFL. Vinatieri struggled last year before being placedMore on injured reserve late in the season due to a knee injury in his plant leg. Vinatieri is currently a free agent, but Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich is expected to meet later this offseason with the veteran kicker to explore options. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
10

Colts place Vinatieri on injured reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed veteran kicker ADAM VINATIERI on season-ending injured reserve on Monday with a left knee injury. The soon-to-be 47-year-old kicker admitted that he’s been dealing with discomfort inMore his knee throughout the season, perhaps part of the reason he has struggled. With Vinatieri out, the Colts will turn to rookie CHASE MCLAUGHLIN. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Dec
7

Colts claim kicker McLaughlin off waivers

The Indianapolis Colts signed kicker CHASE MCLAUGHLIN off waivers after his release by the San Francisco 49ers. The Colts were in need of a kicker because veteran ADAM VINATIERI is currently week to week with an injury.

Source: Indianapolis Star

Dec
6

Vinatieri dealing with knee injury

Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI is dealing with a knee injury that could keep him from kicking in Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. If he doesn’t play, it will be the firstMore game that Vinatieri has lost to injury since the 2009 season. Given his struggles this year, your fantasy team likely has better options even if Vinatieri can play against the Bucs. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Dec
2

Indianapolis and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Sunday

Indianapolis stars T.Y. HILTON and MARLON MACK missed Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans due to injuries. Wide receiver DEVIN FUNCHESS was expected to come off injured reserve soon, but hisMore fractured clavicle is not healing - and it was announced after the game that he is done for the season. Kicker ADAM VINATIERI’s struggles continued as well, as he missed three of four field goals – with two of them being blocked. One of the blocked kicks was returned 63 yards for a game-changing touchdown. A rough day at the office for the Colts. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
14

Colts sticking with struggling kicker

Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich said on Wednesday that ADAM VINATIERI will remain the team’s kicker despite his struggles this season. Vinatieri missed his NFL-leading 11th kick on Sunday, prompting theMore Colts to work out four kickers. It was the second time the team auditioned kickers this season. The Colts appear to be sticking with Vinatieri, but fantasy owners likely have better options. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Podcast: September 27 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 4 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Sep
17

Colts to stick with struggling Vinatieri

Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich said on Monday that the Colts are sticking with struggling kicker ADAM VINATIERI. Reich would not comment about rumors that Vinatieri was considering retirement after Sunday’sMore game, but he did say that the Colts had “zero concerns” about their kicker. While the Colts may have no concerns, fantasy owners may want to consider other alternatives. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
16

Vinatieri struggles again, possibly mulling retirement

Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI struggled for the second consecutive week, missing two extra points just one week after missing an extra point and two field goals. Vinatieri was reportedly considering retirementMore after the game, although the Colts are believed to be set on talking him out of such a scenario. While Vinatieri has struggled to start the season, the 46-year-old kicker has had an amazing career to date. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jan
28

Vinatieri returning to Colts

Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI will return to the Colts on a one-year deal for the 2019 season. At age 46, this will be Vinatieri’s 24th season kicking in the NFL. 2019More will also mark his 14th season in Indianapolis after he spent the first decade of his career in New England. Less

Source: Indianapolis Star

Jan
21

Vinatieri wants to play 24th season

Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI wants to play his 24th season in the NFL in 2019. Vinatieri is scheduled to be a free agent, but the Colts are reportedly interested in re-signing him. Vinatieri is the NFL’s all-time leading scorer.

Source: ESPN.com

Oct
26

Mack misses practice, Vinatieri gives it a go

Just as the Indianapolis Colts and fantasy owners were getting excited about running back MARLON MACK leading the backfield, he popped up on the injury report and missed practice on Thursday.More Mack is dealing with an ankle injury leading up to Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. Kicker ADAM VINATIERI tested his injured groin but the team will wait until later today to see how he’s feeling. Less

Source: Team Blog

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