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Colts' injury woes mount: Marlin Jackson, Anthony Gonzalez, Bob Sanders

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November 6

Indianapolis Star

"The Indianapolis Colts have placed cornerback Marlin Jackson on injured reserve and filled his roster spot by signing free agent defensive end Josh Thomas. The club also announced that on Thursday wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery to "clean out loose particles" and safety Bob Sanders visited Dr. James Andrews to get an opinion on the left elbow injury Sanders suffered on Sunday against San Francisco. Jackson tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a non-contact drill on Wednesday and will require season-ending knee surgery. Jackson also suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice last year. Gonzalez aggravated his injury ..."

Gonzalez goes for 2nd opinion on knee

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November 5

Indianapolis Star

"A couple of good guys, interview faves of mine, were missing from the locker room today. The news on one, SLB Tyjuan Hagler, is unfortunately the worst. Colts coach Jim Caldwell said a few minutes ago that Hagler has a ruptured biceps muscle and has been placed on injured reserve. So Hagler, who has been hurt before, is done for the season. Can't help but feel bad for a guy who has come back from injuries before, was re-signed in the offseason after it didn't seem like he would return, then he earns the starting job in camp and now this. Caldwell said second-year pro Philip Wheeler and rookie Ramon Humber would battle for playing time at the position. Wheeler had three tackles and was ..."

WR Wayne, DE Freeney officially active for Colts

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November 1

NFL.com

"Colts WR Reggie Wayne and DE Dwight Freeney are officially active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, as expected. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported earlier that both of the stars were expected to start. The Colts, however, will be without WR Anthony Gonzalez, RB Donald Brown and DB Marlin Jackson, who were all listed as inactive."

Caldwell: Wayne likely out, Gonzalez back in for team practices

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October 28

Indianapolis Star

"Coach Jim Caldwell had two things to say today about wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who suffered a groin injury Sunday during the Indianapolis Colts' 42-6 victory at St. Louis. First, "He feels good." Second, "He won't practice today more than likely." Of Wayne's prospects of playing Sunday, when San Francisco visits Lucas Oil Stadium, Caldwell added, "we hope that he'll progress throughout the week and just kind of increase his activity and we'll see where he is come Friday or so." The outlook is the same for running back Donald Brown (shoulder) but Caldwell did expect wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez to return to practice this week. Gonzalez has been out since suffering ligament damage in his ..."

Handful of injured Colts near return

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October 19

Indianapolis Star

"As the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts turn their attention toward returning from a bye weekend and preparing for next Sunday's game at St. Louis, they expect to have several key players back from injury. Cornerback Kelvin Hayden and left tackle Charlie Johnson assure they should be ready. It's also possible two-time Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders finally could see his first action of the season. The oft-injured Sanders, sidelined for 40 of 85 games in his five-year career, is recovering from offseason surgery on his right knee and has practiced on a limited basis for two weeks. "He is hungry, there's no question about that," coach Jim Caldwell said before the team was given four days off. "I ..."

Playing 'on borrowed time,' Gonzalez had to change priorities

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September 19

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"He is in a profession where success can be defined in different ways. Money buys luxury. Records build legacy. But championships sit at a higher elevation. They don't come with a platinum card or a pile of numbers. "I've definitely learned," Tony Gonzalez said the other day. "You evolve as a person. When you first come into the league, you're thinking, 'When I'm done with this game, I want people to look back and say I was one of the greatest. But then you start achieving stuff and you're not winning. The stats move to the back burner the longer you play. You know the end is coming. I feel like I'm on borrowed time right now." It's week two of season 13, and possibly the greatest tight end ..."

Colts' Gonzalez out up to two months

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September 18

Washington Times

"Anthony Gonzalez may be out longer than the Colts first feared, and they appear to have a replacement for him, too. Coach Jim Caldwell said the third-year receiver could miss up to two months after spraining ligaments in his right knee during Sunday's 14-12 victory over Jacksonville. Indiana apparently has signed former Philadelphia receiver Hank Baskett to take Gonzalez's place. Though Caldwell would not confirm the move Thursday, quarterback Peyton Manning did. "Since Anthony's going to be out a while, hopefully we can catch him up as soon as possible," Manning said when asked directly about having Baskett on the roster. "It's a lot of offense to learn in a couple of days, but he's a ..."

Source: Colts to sign Baskett

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September 17

ESPN.com

"The Indianapolis Colts will sign former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Hank Baskett on Thursday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Colts have been in the market for a receiver since losing Anthony Gonzalez to a knee injury. After releasing Marvin Harrison in a cost-cutting move in February, the Colts expected two former first-round picks, receivers Reggie Wayne and Gonzalez to step up. But Gonzalez sprained ligaments in his right knee Sunday and is expected to miss several weeks. The Indianapolis Star, citing a source, reported Thursday that Gonzalez won't require surgery and hopes to return after the Colts' Oct. 18 bye -- meaning he will miss four games."

With Gonzalez out for now, Colts caught in quandary

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September 15

Indianapolis Star

"The names haven't changed but the magnitude of the question has regarding who will help Reggie Wayne carry the load at wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. It won't be Anthony Gonzalez, at least for the immediate future. The veteran receiver sprained ligaments in his right knee in Sunday's season-opening 14-12 win over Jacksonville. Team president Bill Polian said on his Monday evening radio show on the injury isn't "year-ending. The fact that it's not season-ending is a good thing." Although Polian was unable to offer a timetable for Gonzalez's return, he could be out as long as six weeks. If that's the case, who will help ease the pressure that undoubtedly awaits Wayne, especially ..."

Caldwell: No word yet on Gonzalez

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September 14

Indianapolis Star

"Coach Jim Caldwell wasn't prepared at mid-day today to give an update on the status of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez, who suffered a right knee injury Sunday during the Colts' 14-12 victory over Jacksonville at Lucas Oil Stadium. "Today is a day when the guys come back in we have an opportunity for them to be reviewed by trainers and doctors and MRIs and things of that nature," Caldwell said. "That's the process we're going through right now and until we have an opportunity to sit down and talk about it in detail and get all of the facts before we make an announcement." Gonzalez fell to the turf while coming off the line of scrimmage on a first-quarter running play. ..."

Receiver Gonzales hurts knee, out

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September 14

Indianapolis Star

"The Indianapolis Colts lost the services of wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez late in the first quarter of today's game with Jacksonville in Lucas Oil Stadium. Gonzalez went down to the turf without being touched while running back Donald Brown was running for a 1-yard gain. Gonzalez had to be helped off the field after injuring his right knee. Colts coach Jim Caldwell said he had no idea about the severity of Gonzales' injury or how long it might keep him out, but NFL.com reported that the former Ohio State standout strained a knee ligament and could be out two to six weeks. The reaction from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning could be sign about the seriousness of the injury. Gonzalez, ..."

Gonzalez injury overshadows Reggie Wayne's big day

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September 14

Indianapolis Star

"The bull's-eye on Reggie Wayne's back got exponentially larger late in the first quarter Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Split wide right against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Anthony Gonzalez took a few steps inside to block, then crumpled to the turf. The Indianapolis Colts' veteran receiver -- and Wayne's running mate in the starting lineup -- needed help to get off the field. Gonzalez was out, without being touched, with an injury to his right knee. The Colts did not elaborate on Gonzalez's injury after their 14-12 win or offer how long he might be out. However, a source close to Gonzalez said he sprained a knee ligament and could miss two to six weeks. "I sure hope it's not a season-ending ..."

Colts' Anthony Gonzalez hurts knee, out

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September 13

Indianapolis Star

"The Indianapolis Colts lost the services of wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez late in the first quarter of today's game with Jacksonville in Lucas Oil Stadium. Gonzalez went down to the turf without being touched while running back Donald Brown was running for a 1-yard gain. Gonzalez had to be helped off the field after injuring his right knee."

Gonzalez looks to improve game, not replace Marvin

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September 9

Indianapolis Star

"Marvin Harrison is gone, and Anthony Gonzalez can't begin to fill the future Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver's shoes. Harrison, the Indianapolis Colts' career leader in virtually every receiving category, wore size-13 cleats. Gonzalez, the 2007 first-round draft pick, wears size 101/2, and isn't easily drawn into such comparisons. "I don't know. That's a little deep," Gonzalez said recently. "It might be a reach. How do you fill Marvin Harrison's shoes? I don't think you do." Yet the Colts must replace Harrison's spot in the starting lineup -- generally, that's split wide right -- and must compensate for the lost productivity. Not the 100 receptions, 1,300-plus yards and ..."

Anthony Gonzalez to enjoy homecoming

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August 2

Indianapolis Star

"Anthony Gonzalez gets the best of both worlds this weekend. Foremost on the receiver's agenda is the Indianapolis Colts' matchup against the Washington Redskins on Sunday night in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Gonzalez will know the lay of the land. As a standout at Cleveland's St. Ignatius High School, he played in Canton's Fawcett Stadium several times. But making the weekend complete will be the chance to spend a bit of time with his parents 60 miles north in Cleveland, where the Colts are staying. "I will have dinner at my parents' house (today),'' Gonzalez said. "If I get to eat at my house, I'm in heaven.'' After that, he will refocus on the task at hand. "Still being a ..."