Tagged: Adam Vinatieri (22 Results)
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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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 an… More 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
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 placed… More 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
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 in… More 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
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
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 first… More 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
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 his… More 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
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 the… More 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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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’s… More 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
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 retirement… More 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
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. 2019… More will also mark his 14th season in Indianapolis after he spent the first decade of his career in New England. Less
Source: Indianapolis Star
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
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