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Adam Vinatieri #4 | Kicker | Indianapolis Colts
Height: 6-0    Weight: 202    Born: Dec 28, 1972, Yankton, SD

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November 20, 2009
Adam Vinatieri has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Baltimore, according to the Colts' official website.

Our View:Vinatieri will be missing his fifth straight game while still recovering from his knee ailment. Matt Stover will remain the Colts' placekicker, and will be facing his former team.
November 15, 2009
Colts inactives: Jim Sorgi (third QB), K Adam Vinatieri, WR Anthony Gonzalez, CB Kelvin Hayden, DB Aaron Francisco, T Tony Ugoh, G Mike Pollak, TE Tom Santi.

Our View:Matt Stover will remain the placekicker with Vinatieri not ready to return. Austin Collie is active and will continue to see more targets along with Pierre Garcon, with Anthony Gonzalez inactive. Cornerback Hayden will be missed in the secondary while dealing with elite field general Tom Brady and the Patriots.
November 13, 2009
Adam Vinatieri has been ruled out for Sunday's game against New England, according to the Colts' official website.

Our View:Vinatieri was not expected to return from his knee injury this week. Matt Stover will continue to serve as the Colts' placekicker.
November 11, 2009
Adam Vinatieri did not practice Wednesday, according to NFL.com. He is recovering from a right knee injury.

Our View:Vinatieri is expected to miss at least one more game, so Matt Stover will remain the Colts' placekicker in Sunday night's battle with New England.
November 10, 2009
According to Colts.com, kicker Adam Vinatieri (knee) is expected to return around Thanksgiving.

Our View:The team has stated that this isn't a definite timetable, but more of a target goal for when they think he'll be available. Whenever he does return, he may not have a job to come back to though. Matt Stover has filled in very well in his place (6-for-6 in FG attempts) and the Colts may want to stay with the hot hand.
November 7, 2009
Adam Vinatieri (knee) will likely return some time in "late" December, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Our View:If for some absurd reason you have been keeping him on your bench, there is absolutely no need. He's no longer even a top-flight fantasy kicker.
November 6, 2009
Adam Vinatieri has been ruled out for Week 9 while still recovering from his knee ailment, according to the Colts' official website.

Our View:Vinatieri did not practice all week, and was not expected to return yet. Matt Stover will remain the Colts' placekicker Sunday against Houston.
November 5, 2009
Adam Vinatieri did not practice for the second straight day Thursday, according to the Colts' official website.

Our View:Vinatieri is recovering from a right knee injury, and Matt Stover should remain the Colts' placekicker for Sunday's game against the Texans.
November 4, 2009
Adam Vinatieri did not practice Wednesday while recovering from his knee ailment, according to the Texans' official website.

Our View:Matt Stover looks to remain the Colts' placekicker for Sunday's home game against Houston.
October 28, 2009
Adam Vinatieri did not practice Wednesday while recovering from his right knee ailment, according to the Colts' official website.

Our View:Vinatieri is not expected to return this weekend against San Francisco. Matt Stover is serving as the Colts' placekicker in his absence.
October 22, 2009
Adam Vinatieri missed Thursday's practice, according to the Rams' official website.

Our View:Vinatieri is expected to be on the shelf for 4-8 weeks while recovering from his knee injury. Matt Stover was signed to serve as the Colts' placekicker until Vinatieri returns.
October 14, 2009
Updating a previous report, Adam Vinatieri is expected to miss six up to six weeks of action due to a knee injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Our View:He either has already, or will shortly undergo surgery. Free agent Matt Stover is expected to pick up the kicking reigns in Indianapolis while he is out.
October 14, 2009
Adam Vinatieri is dealing with a knee injury, and may not play this Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Our View:Obviously, if Vinatieri does not play this Sunday, there's little reason to keep him. If you insist on doing so, Matt Stover is expected to kick for the Colts this weekend should Vinatieri not be able to go.
September 2, 2009
Adam Vinatieri passed his physical Wednesday after undergoing surgeries on his right hip and right knee during the offseason, according to the National Football Post.

Our View:Vinatieri is expected to be good to go for Week 1 against the Jaguars. Bart Andrus has been filling in during his absence.
June 5, 2009
Colts.com reports that Adam Vinatieri has undergone a surgical procedure to relieve lingering discomfort in his right hip.

Our View:It is not expected that he will miss any of regular season. While not the premier fantasy kicker he once was, Vinatieri, kicking in the indoor Lucas Oil Stadium, is still a viable option for 2009.
June 4, 2009
NoOffseason.com is reporting that Adam Vinatieri could miss the season opener as he needs an undisclosed surgery.

Our View:Another source, including the Colts, are yet to confirm this news. We will keep you posted on Vinatieri's status.

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