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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Placed on injured reserve
The Colts placed Sanchez (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Sanchez sustained a torn Achilles' tendon during practice last week and will officially be unavailable for the 2022 season. Matt Haack should serve as the Colts' starting punter to begin the year.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Suffers torn Achilles
Sanchez sustained a torn Achilles' tendon during practice Tuesday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
In all likelihood, Sanchez will require surgery and will miss the entire 2022 season. Besides being considered one of the better punters in the league, Sanchez is the only one on Indianapolis' roster, so the Colts will need to seek a replacement on the free-agent market.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Exits with leg injury
Sanchez suffered a possible Achilles injury at the end of Tuesday's practice and is undergoing tests, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
Sanchez is one of the better punters in the league, so this could be a potential big blow to Indy's special teams.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Practices without limitations
Sanchez (illness) practiced without limitations Wednesday.
Sanchez is recovering from Nov. 30 surgery, which removed a cancerous tumor from his ankle. It appears he's ready to return to the lineup in Sunday's game against the Texans. Sanchez has averaged 46.4 yards per punt this season, landing 40 percent of his boots within the 20-yard line.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: May practice soon
Sanchez (illness) will try to practice and punt this year, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Sanchez is recovering from successful surgery Nov. 30, which removed a cancerous tumor. Ryan Allen was elevated from the practice squad to punt in Sanchez's place in last week's win over the Raiders. Allen will punt until Sanchez can return.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Will undergo surgery
Sanchez will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Sanchez relayed that the Colts' team doctors found the tumor and will be able to catch it before it spreads. The 26-year-old punter will be away from the team as he focuses on his health.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Excellent versus Broncos
Sanchez punted five times for 232 yards during Sunday's 15-13 win over the Broncos.
Sanchez has reliably provided the Colts with favorable field position all season. He averaged 42 net punting yards during the Week 8 win, while also pinning two punts within the 20-yard line.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Reliable in Week 2 win
Sanchez punted five times for 248 yards during Sunday's 19-17 win over the Titans.
Sanchez also pinned one punt within the 20-yard line and finished with a net punting average of 40.4 yards. The 25-year-old has performed well in Indianapolis since Pat McAffee retired following the 2016 season, and he remains locked in as the team's starter.
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Colts' Rigoberto Sanchez: Inks extension
Sanchez agreed to a contract extension with the Colts on Monday.
Sanchez has filled in admirably at punter for the Colts since All-Pro Pat McAfee retired following the 2016 season. The Hawaii product pinned 24 of his 57 punts inside the 20-yard line last season while ranking third in net punting average (42.7) and fifth in kickoff touchbacks (59). Unsurprisingly, the Colts have opted to reward him with an extension.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chico, CA |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Hawaii |
| Experience: 7 |