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FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

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Teammates hug Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) after his winning field goal in the closing seconds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
On Football: The long and the longer of NFL placekicking

By Barry Wilner Nov. 16, 2020 02:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game winning field goal out of the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Indianapolis. The Colts now have two kickers under contract for next season while the NFL's career scoring leader, Adam Vinatieri, remains a free agent. On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, team officials announced they had signed 10 undrafted rookies including Rodrigo Blankenship of Georgia, one of last season's top college kickers. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts sign 2nd kicker as Vinatieri recovers from knee injury

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NFL selects finalists for All-Time Team at DB, special teams

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2019 07:22 PM EST
Career interceptions leaders Paul Krause, Emlen Tunnell and Rod Woodson are among 30 defensive backs who are finalists for the NFL’s All-Time Team. ...

Indianapolis Colts' Marlon Mack (25) runs past dJacksonville Jaguars' Taven Bryan (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles (7) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts overpower Jaguars with strong ground game in 33-13 win

By Michael Marot Nov. 17, 2019 04:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception with wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) and center Erik McCoy (78) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
The Latest: Afternoon of routs followed by close calls

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Jaguars-Colts Preview Capsule

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Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (7) is congratulated after hitting a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Carolina Panthers' Kyle Allen throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
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New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins will be ready to face either Colts quarterback

By Michael Marot Nov. 07, 2019 01:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept;. 25, 2006, file photo, New Orleans Saints fullback Mike Karney, left, is consoled by teammate Ernie Conwell as he weeps at the end of a 23-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons at the newly re-opened Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. This one couldn't have been scripted any better for a team that spent all of last season on the road, and it couldn't have come at a better time for a city that is still struggling to overcome the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Falcons-Saints 2006

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2019 07:19 PM EST

FILE - This Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 file photo shows the bronze statue titled 'Rebirth,' which shows former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason blocking a punt against the Atlanta Falcons outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The half-century-old rivalry between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints produced a moment so poignant that a statue was placed outside the Superdome to commemorate it. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NFL at 100: Saints top Falcons in post-Katrina 'Domecoming'

By Brett Martel Nov. 05, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a touchdown pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Backups no more, Brissett, Rudolph leading Colts, Steelers

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