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Joseph Addai News & Rumors

Addai uncertain if he will play Sunday
November 25
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai finds himself toeing a precarious line as Sunday's game with the Carolina Panthers nears. The Indianapolis Colts veteran running back enjoyed another uneventful practice Thursday and is eager to return to the lineup, but is aware he must be certain a nagging injury to his right hamstring will not hinder him. "It's really that fine line, being smart,'' Addai said. "(With a hamstring), you want to go out there and play . . . but you have to be smart about it. You could be almost there, push it and set yourself back.'' Since injuring his hamstring Oct. 9 against Kansas City, Addai has been inactive twice, been in uniform twice as an emergency back but not played, and logged two"
Colts await doctors' word on running back Joseph Addai's availability
October 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai's availability for Sunday still hinges on a hamstring. Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell said today he's awaiting word from doctors on whether the team will have its starting running back for a road trip to Tennessee. Addai exited the Colts' 62-7 loss at New Orleans Sunday night with a hamstring injury. Caldwell said Wednesday it's not the same injury which kept the sixth-year pro out the previous week's game at Cincinnati. "It just depends on what happens with Joseph," Caldwell said, when asked who will play the position. "He is at this point really coming along, but doctors will give us the clear go-ahead here shortly at some point in time. When that's determined, we'll"
Chances dim for Colts Joseph Addai to play against Bengals
October 13
Indianapolis Star
 
"Expect running back Joseph Addai to miss Sunday's game at Cincinnati. Asked today if he would be a long shot to play against the Bengals due to a right hamstring injury, the Indianapolis Colts' leading rusher said, "Yes." The sixth-year pro then elaborated, "Hamstrings, you really don't know." But Addai does know from experience that he can't hurry back. He had a hamstring injury three years ago and tried to play through it. That just made it worse. "I'm doing everything I can to get back on the field," Addai said."
Colts could face Cincinnati Bengals without Joseph Addai, Jerraud Powers
October 13
Indianapolis Star
 
"The winless Indianapolis Colts could be without their top rusher and best cover guy for Sunday's trip to Cincinnati, but the status of running back Joseph Addai and cornerback Jerraud Powers is still up in the air, coach Jim Caldwell said today. Addai suffered a right hamstring injury at the end of the opening quarter in Sunday's 28-24 home loss to Kansas City. Powers hurt his left hamstring late in the game. "He's being treated for obviously his hamstring and we'll kind of see how the week goes. He and Jerraud Powers both are kind of in the same boat," Caldwell said. "It will be a day-to-day sort of situation. They're improving, but it just depends upon how quickly.""
No doubt: Addai realizes he suffers injury right away
October 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"A magnetic resonance imaging test today should reveal the damage, but Joseph Addai didn't need a scan to know something was wrong. Late in the first quarter, the Indianapolis Colts' veteran running back headed around the left side. Before the Kansas City Chiefs defense could converge, Addai seemed to pull up slightly. He had injured his right hamstring. He pumped his fists in disgust. "Sometimes you feel it tear," Addai said as he exited the locker room following the Colts' 28-24 loss Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. "This was a little grab. "Really won't know till we get the scan (today).""
Colts RB Addai leaves game against Chiefs with hamstring injury
October 9
NFL.com
 
"Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai left Sunday's game against the Chiefs late during the first quarter with a hamstring injury. Addai was injured during a 3-yard yard run to start the Colts' second series and had to be helped off the field by trainers. It appeared Addai was hurt at the start of the play, and not as the result of the tackle. He has six carries for 19 yards and one catch for 6 yards."
Spectators no more, Addai, other vets happy to return to fray
August 6
Indianapolis Star
 
"Who could blame Joseph Addai for sporting a grin as he considered pulling on the pads and hitting the practice field with more than a dozen veterans for the first time Friday afternoon? It beat the alternative. His contract had expired at the end of the 2010 season. "Yeah, I've been looking forward to this day for a long time," the Indianapolis Colts veteran running back said, smiling broadly. "Remember, three weeks ago I was unemployed. I'm kind of blessed to be back here and employed." Addai had plenty of company. While the Colts have been on the Anderson University practice fields since Monday, several players have been forced to wait and watch. Veterans who signed new or restricted"
Colts say hello to Addai, goodbye to Hayden
July 31
Indianapolis Star
 
"It was a busy Saturday of comings and goings with the Indianapolis Colts. Coming back: free agent running back Joseph Addai. Going: suddenly-free agent cornerback Kelvin Hayden. "We still have a lot of work to do," said team owner Jim Irsay, who nonetheless was upbeat after signing off on quarterback Peyton Manning's new five-year, $90 million contract. Manning agreed to accept less than the Colts were initially offering in part because he hoped the savings would be used to re-sign a player such as Addai. "Joe is a priority," Manning told The Indianapolis Star on Friday. Addai has been the team's top running back -- and a top-notch pass protector -- since he was selected with the 30th"
Colts might have plenty of free agents to sign
July 5
CBSSports.com
 
"The biggest worry for the Colts franchise when the lockout ends is the contract of QB Peyton Manning and whether the two sides will agree to a long-term extension. For now, Manning has been franchise-tagged for 2011, though his agent would like to get rid of that designation by dropping it in the next Collective Bargaining Agreement. But aside from Manning, Indianapolis has plenty of work to get done in order to secure the services of some of its most important free agents, especially if the new CBA allows unrestricted free agency after four years of service. That means RB Joseph Addai, LB Clint Session, OT Charlie Johnson and S Melvin Bullitt would be eligible to leave. "As far as me"
Addai, Session, Johnson and Bullitt could be unrestricted free agents when lockout ends
July 4
Indianapolis Star
 
"That they want to come back to the Indianapolis Colts is a given. But this Independence Day, with the NFL lockout nearing four months, some Colts expect labor uncertainty may eventually give way to them having the freedom to explore free agency. One consideration in collective bargaining negotiations would declare players with four years of service as unrestricted for purposes of free agency. That would affect several Colts, including running back Joseph Addai, linebacker Clint Session, offensive tackle Charlie Johnson and safety Melvin Bullitt. If restricted based on the previous CBA, the Colts would have the first crack at re-signing these players. They still might -- some contend teams"
Joseph Addai, Melvin Bullitt issued tenders
March 3
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts have taken steps to retain running back Joseph Addai and safety Melvin Bullitt for 2011 by issuing each a one-year tender as a restricted free agent, according to each player's agent. Addai and Bullitt are among 15 Colts who could be tendered as restricted free agents even though the current labor uncertainty makes it unclear how many years of service a player needs before he's no longer restricted. Others who might be issued the one-year tenders include offensive tackle Charlie Johnson, linebacker Clint Session and defensive tackles Dan Muir and Antonio Johnson."
RBs Addai, Rhodes hope to make Super Bowl magic again
January 8
Indianapolis Star
 
"This isn't 2006, but there were some eerie flashbacks as the Indianapolis Colts closed the regular season by running into the playoffs for a ninth consecutive year. There were heavy doses of Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes. Or was it Dominic Rhodes and Joseph Addai? Quarterback Peyton Manning smiled when he considered the pair, and the pairing. "That feels familiar," he said. "Everybody keeps talking about 'a great job of bringing Dom back,' and I can't quite figure out why he left. "He looks every bit as good as he did in 2006. The way he played down the stretch that season was phenomenal." Rhodes returned Dec. 7 when the Colts again determined a blast from the past was warranted. They"
Addai: Familiar Colts face could return to backfield Sunday
December 24
Indianapolis Star
 
"Running back Joseph Addai is optimistic he'll return to the Indianapolis Colts' offense Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Linebacker Clint Session isn't quite so certain. "I don't want to say I'm playing, (but) I've got a good chance of playing," said Addai, who has missed the past eight games after suffering a neck injury Oct. 17 at Washington. "I practiced (Wednesday) and I felt good. I didn't set myself back."
Addai hopes he can play
December 24
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts' running game appears on the verge of getting a second boost in as many weeks. Joseph Addai, who missed the past eight games with nerve damage in his left shoulder, is optimistic he'll return to the lineup Sunday at Oakland. "I don't want to say I'm playing, (but) I feel like I've got a great chance," he said before Thursday afternoon's practice. "I practiced (Wednesday) and I felt good. I didn't set myself back. "I'm excited. I'm happy with the direction I'm going." Addai's return would come on the heels of his backup, Donald Brown, rushing for a career-high 129 yards in last Sunday's win over Jacksonville. Addai last played Oct. 17 at Washington, where he rushed"
Colts leave 5 players at home
November 21
ESPN.com
 
"The Indianapolis Colts announced Saturday night that running back Joseph Addai and linebacker Gary Brackett are among five players who have been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. In addition to Addai and Brackett, running back Mike Hart, linebacker Clint Session and defensive back Justin Tryon were downgraded. Addai has not played since hurting his left shoulder Oct. 17 against Washington. Brackett and Session both missed last week's game against the Bengals. Brackett has turf toe, while Session is recovering from a dislocated right elbow. Hart has a sprained ankle, and Tryon is out with a foot injury."
Addai still battling pain
November 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai experienced a familiar tinge of pain in his left shoulder Tuesday. It didn't occur on the football field though. Instead, he was taping boxes during a fan event at Monument Circle. After working on a couple of boxes, the Indianapolis Colts' leading rusher had to switch to his right hand. "It's still hurting," he said, as 17 Colts fans waited in line for an autograph. It's the first time in more than two weeks Addai has talked about his injury. He conceded the lack of full movement -- he can lift his left arm only to shoulder level -- makes a Sunday return against Cincinnati at Lucas Oil Stadium highly unlikely. "I feel comfortable more about the New England game," Addai said"
Colts RB Joseph Addai says injured shoulder is progressing
November 9
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai says his injured left shoulder is progressing each day and he hopes to return to the lineup soon. When? That's still in question. The team's leading rusher, who has missed the past two games with the injury, said he is unsure of when he will return during a fan promotion today at the FedEx office on Monument Circle. "Every day, with that nerve, the injury is so different," he said of the shoulder, which is still painful and has yet to regain full range of movement. "Every day is that much more hope. If you ask me, 'Joe, when you think you'll be back?' I'll try to be back this game." The Colts (5-3) host Cincinnati (2-6) at 1 p.m. Sunday."
Caldwell: Hurt Addai still not ready to practice
October 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts' running back situation is still unsettled despite rest from a bye weekend off. Coach Jim Caldwell said today that he didn't expect starter Joseph Addai to practice this afternoon due to a shoulder injury and backup Donald Brown, if he does any work, would participate on a limited basis. Addai hurt his left shoulder in the fourth quarter of the Colts' 27-24 win at Washington Oct. 17. It's the second consecutive game the team's leading rusher has exited early with a shoulder injury. Addai has 406 yards on 93 carries and three TDs. "I do not anticipate Joseph practicing at all (today)," Caldwell said, "and Donald is questionable. If he does, it will be limited work.""
Colts' RB Addai could miss several weeks
October 21
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai spoke at length with reporters today about his injured left shoulder. I didn't get to him until the very end, which worked nicely because one-on-ones are preferred. Most guys are better when focused on one reporter as opposed to freezing with the deer-in-headlight look amid a swarm around the locker. Just like last week, when I asked how he was feeling, I repeated the question and he laughed. "I ask because so many worry," I explained. He knows how this works. "Nothing torn or anything," he said. "It's just the nerve. That's the biggest thing, that and getting the strength back. It could come back any time between now and four or five weeks.""
Addai will need the bye week to recover
October 18
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts found their running game in Sunday night's 27-24 win over the Washington Redskins, but might have lost their No. 1 running back. Joseph Addai did not return after being on the receiving end of a wicked hit by Washington linebacker London Fletcher on the second play of the fourth quarter. The collision forced a fumble by Addai that was recovered by Redskins safety LaRon Landry. Addai remained on the ground for several minutes before being helped off the field with an injury to his left shoulder. He exited the locker room with an ice wrap on his left shoulder and without comment. Before being injured, Addai was more than the Redskins could handle. He rushed 17 times"
Addai eager to return to lineup
October 15
Indianapolis Star
 
"Some pain remains, but so does Joseph Addai's desire to remain an active part of the Indianapolis Colts offense. The veteran running back is optimistic he'll be in the lineup Sunday night when the Colts meet the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Addai is dealing with a neck injury suffered in the third quarter of last Sunday's 19-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. "What's up?" he asked with a smile Wednesday afternoon as reporters converged at his cubicle in the locker room. "I should be all right. I'm feeling a bit better day by day. "Hopefully, by Sunday I'll be all the way back." Addai saw limited work Wednesday but did not practice Thursday. General manager Chris Polian said Addai"
Colts provide no update on RB Joesph Addai's injury
October 11
Indianapolis Star
 
"The day after NFL games means monitoring injuries and not saying much about them. So there wasn't much of an update today on Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai, who has a shoulder/neck injury. The Colts' leading rusher exited Sunday's 19-9 home win over Kansas City in the third quarter. Backup Mike Hart put the game away with an 11-yard TD run in the final minutes. Asked today if he could comment about Addai's condition, Colts coach Jim Caldwell said, "I could not, not at this point, but we'll see as the day goes on." The Colts typically meet with medical personnel late Monday. Caldwell rarely has any definitive information early Monday afternoon. Addai has 278 yards rushing on"
Addai has had best games against Texans
September 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"There is no lack of reasons for Joseph Addai to be looking forward to the Indianapolis Colts season opener Sunday against AFC South rival Houston. Let the veteran running back reel them off. "I'm excited," Addai said Thursday. "First game, Houston, division opponent, on the road. "That's always a good test for us. I'm ready to get the season started." And for Addai, there's no place like Houston. Not only is that home, it's where he has had his most success. In four appearances at Reliant Stadium, Addai has averaged 78 yards per game and 4.5 per attempt. The averages over his 58-game career are 60.8 and 4.1. Is it the home cooking he normally devours after the team arrives in Houston on"
A Lambeau Flop
August 27
Indianapolis Star
 
"One thing was painfully evident as the Indianapolis Colts' front-line players went through what likely was a final preseason tuneup Thursday night at famed Lambeau Field. The regular season might be looming, but there's work to be done. "Some things we can work on for sure,'' quarterback Peyton Manning said after the Green Bay Packers hung a historic 59-24 loss on the Colts. "We've got a couple of weeks to clean some things up." Compounding matters are mounting injuries. During the game, middle linebacker Gary Brackett (right hand), running back Joseph Addai (concussion), offensive tackle Tony Ugoh (toe), defensive tackle Antonio Johnson (groin) and cornerback Jacob Lacey (concussion)"
Addai knows Colts need more from rushing game
August 19
Indianapolis Star
 
"The number seems to be affixed to the Indianapolis Colts running backs like a scarlet letter: 32. It's not visible -- except on Mike Hart's jersey -- yet No. 32 is synonymous with the Colts' running game. That's where they ranked in 2009. Dead last, a notch worse than in '08. Sitting quietly in a cart following a recent practice at Anderson University, Joseph Addai did not ignore the obvious. "I know it's an issue," he said. Has he grown tired of fielding questions about an area of the Colts' high-powered offense that frequently fails to measure up? "It's not that bad, really," Addai said. "Honestly, that is the question. I'm not dumb, not to know that's an issue we have. We want to run it"
Knowing the score
February 5
New Orleans Times-Picayune
 
"By the time Joseph Addai played in his first Super Bowl, he already had scored the winning touchdown in a bigger game. Bigger than the Super Bowl? That's right. Ask any member of the 2006 Indianapolis Colts. Better yet, ask any fans who bleed blue and white. They'll tell you. The Colts beating the Chicago Bears 29-17 in Super XLI on Feb. 4, 2007, in Miami was simply lagniappe for beating the New England Patriots by four points to get there. "I've got the ball," Addai said. "It's sitting in a special spot in my trophy case." It's the ball the former LSU standout carried 3 yards into the end zone for the winning points in the AFC title game. Until then, quarterback Peyton Manning"
Back for seconds, Addai still hungry
February 4
Boston Globe
 
"The last time Joseph Addai was in the Super Bowl, the running back capped his rookie season with big contributions in the Colts' victory over the Bears in 2007. Addai amassed 143 yards from scrimmage, the second-highest total for a rookie in Super Bowl history. He had 10 receptions for 66 yards, the most catches for a running back in Super Bowl history. Addai learned early on that to be part of the Colts offense, you have to be willing to do a bit of everything. While some teams drive behind sturdy running backs, the Colts move through the air. With a quarterback like Peyton Manning, the strategy makes sense. The Colts' top-10 offense produced an average of 363 yards and 26 points a game"
Addai performs like hero Kevin Faulk, only better
December 20
Indianapolis Star
 columnist Phil Richards
"Joseph Addai was a sophomore when he met "The Man," Kevin Faulk, who had preceded him at LSU and left the Baton Rouge campus in 1998 with a batch of school records that included the fattest rushing total of any player in Southeastern Conference history not named Herschel Walker. Addai recalls his first impression: "Huh. This guy's short." In every other regard, Addai was impressed. The two running backs began exchanging text messages and phone calls. Faulk, by then in his fifth season with the New England Patriots, became Addai's model, his mentor, his big brother, and when the Indianapolis Colts took Addai in the first round of the 2006 draft, Faulk offered his informed counsel. "First"
To Joseph Addai, 'want to' matters on final drives
December 11
Indianapolis Star
 
"There is one almost self-evident aspect of the two-minute drill that deserves mention. "It's a want-to attitude," Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai said. "In two-minute, you understand you have to score, so it's no matter what happens, let's go do it." Down 31-14 to New England in the fourth quarter Nov. 15, the Colts had to score. That's why Addai was in the game to bang in a 4-yard touchdown that brought the Colts within 34-28. That's why he took the handoff to make a 13-yard run of unmitigated violence that brought the Colts to the Patriots 1-yard line and set up the winning final-minute touchdown. "My finger was numb," Addai said. "I couldn't feel my hand the whole game." It"
Colts Joseph Addai carries the load again
December 7
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai normally isn't a fan of standing on the sideline during football games, but Sunday he often was content to be there. After all, the NFL's top tailback was at work at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Addai wanted an eyeful of Tennessee's Chris Johnson. "I can't lie. I'm a big football fan first, so when I see him run, I get excited," Addai said. Johnson got a show from Addai, too, and he was a big reason the Colts scored a 27-17 victory. Addai had two pile-pushing touchdown runs and several wiggles through tacklers for key first downs. Addai also delivered a couple of memorable catch and runs, including a 9-yarder in the second quarter that preceded his"
Colts beat Titans 27-17, extend record to 12-0
December 7
Indianapolis Star
 
"No fourth-quarter comeback this Sunday. The Indianapolis Colts didn't need one and the Tennessee Titans couldn't mount one. Joseph Addai ran 21 times for a season-high 79 yards and two touchdowns and the Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 27-17 for their 21st consecutive regular season victory to tie the NFL record set by New England, 2006-08. The Colts (12-0) have won 12 or more games a league-record seven consecutive seasons. They maintained their lead in the race for the AFC's No. 1 seed at three games. Tennessee (5-7) had won five games in succession after a 0-6 start. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning completed 24-of-37 passes for 270 yards and a 4-yard touchdown to wide receiver Austin"
Addai is all business vs. Texans
November 30
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai is home for the holidays, back in Houston. "It's nice because I get to see my folks,'' the Indianapolis Colts' veteran running back said. "I get a chance to go to my momma's house and just be lazy, lay around a little bit. "It always feels good to go home, see my mom, my brothers, my sisters, whoever's in town.'' The mini-reunion was on the docket for Saturday evening, after the Colts arrived in Houston for an AFC South clash with the Texans at Reliant Stadium and before meetings back at the team hotel. As much as Addai will enjoy kicking back on a sofa in Joyce's living room -- his mom's home is about 15 minutes from Reliant Stadium -- he realizes he's on a business trip. The"
Addai strictly business when it comes to Texans
November 29
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai is home for the holidays, back in Houston. "It's nice because I get to see my folks,'' the Indianapolis Colts' veteran running back said. "I get a chance to go to my momma's house and just be lazy, lay around a little bit. "It always feels good to go home, see my mom, my brothers, my sisters, whoever's in town.'' The mini-reunion was on the docket for Saturday evening, after the Colts arrived in Houston for an AFC South clash with the Texans at Reliant Stadium and before meetings back at the team hotel. As much as Addai will enjoy kicking back on a sofa in Joyce's living room -- his mom's home is about 15 minutes from Reliant Stadium -- he realizes he's on a business trip. The"
Addai makes pass play work
November 2
Indianapolis Star
 
"When the call came in from the sideline, a play that asked for Joseph Addai to run left, then pull back and throw a pass to Reggie Wayne in the end zone, Indianapolis Colts left guard Ryan Lilja had this thought: "Uh-oh." Or something along those lines. "I hope this thing works, because in practice we're about 50-50 with it," he said after the Colts' 18-14 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. "I got excited because I didn't remember ever running that play in a game, although we practice it at least once a week. But still . . . '' Wait a minute: You have Peyton Manning and you're asking Addai to throw the football? That's like telling Tony Stewart, "No, I think I'd rather have my teenager"
Colts' Vinatieri, Addai go under the knife
June 6
Indianapolis Star
 
"Adam Vinatieri's availability for training camp is in question after he underwent surgery on his right hip earlier this week. The Indianapolis Colts are confident, however, that their veteran place-kicker will be ready for the regular season. Vinatieri, 36, opted for surgery to relieve discomfort in his right hip that had bothered him for more than a year. The procedure was performed in Vail, Colo., by Dr. Marc Phillipon , who recently operated on the hip of New York Yankees superstar Alex Rodriquez. The prognosis is for Vinatieri to be ready for the Colts' Sept. 13 opener against Jacksonville. "I don't have any reservations based on what Dr. Phillipon told me,'' team president Bill Polian"
Addai not expected to play vs. Lions
December 14
Indianapolis Star
 
"There figures to be running room Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts take on Detroit's No. 31 rushing defense at Lucas Oil Stadium, but it was unclear Friday who would be doing the running. Starter Joseph Addai (shoulder) hasn't practiced all week. No. 3 running back Chad Simpson (ankle) practiced for the first time Friday. Both are listed as questionable, and Najeh Davenport, a free agent signed Tuesday, is cramming to learn the complexities of the Colts' no-huddle offense. Dominic Rhodes would seem destined to get the bulk of the carries. "My sense is we'll probably hold (Addai) out if there's any question at all," Colts coach Tony Dungy said. If Simpson is able to play, he would back up"
Unimaginative Cleveland Browns dull their Flash
December 8
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 columnist Bill Livingston
"It is called the "Flash" package, and it contains the Browns' last glimmer of hope and interest. It speaks to the team's poverty of imagination that the coaching staff used it too rarely to be a force Sunday and too predictably to be a surprise in a drab 28-9 loss to Tennessee. Josh Cribbs, the man whose quarterbacking career for the Kent State Golden Flashes gave the package its name, should have gotten 20 "touches" Sunday against the Titans. He got 13, but six were on kick returns. In the Flash, he had seven, and six of those were rushes. Only one was a pass. Still, Cribbs looked like a muleteer in the Oklahoma Land Rush compared to the rest of the backs. He gained 24 yards on his six"
Sanders, Hayden, Addai return to practice
October 30
Indianapolis Star
 
"Safety Bob Sanders, cornerback Kelvin Hayden and running back Joseph Addai returned to practice Wednesday, when the Indianapolis Colts undertook preparations for their Sunday game against the New England Patriots. "I plan on playing this week; practice today and see how it feels," said Hayden, who has missed the past three games with a knee injury. "Today's the big test." The Colts do not provide post-practice updates and Sanders and Addai were not available for comment. Coach Tony Dungy was bullish on them and Hayden. Dungy said that if things go well in practice, "they should play." Sanders has been out five weeks recuperating from a high ankle sprain and arthroscopic knee surgery. Addai"
Colts Sanders, Addai, Hayden to practice again
October 29
Indianapolis Star
 
"Three ailing starters were expected to return to practice this afternoon, providing a boost to a wavering Indianapolis Colts outfit for Sunday's meeting with New England in Lucas Oil Stadium. Safety Bob Sanders (knee/ankle), cornerback Kelvin Hayden (knee) and running back Joseph Addai (hamstring) were scheduled to participate in the two-hour workout. "If everything goes smoothly,'' coach Tony Dungy said, "they should play.'' Sanders, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has not played since spraining his right ankle Sept. 14 at Minnesota. He also underwent arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees while he was recovering from the ankle injury. Hayden has missed the past three"
Addai to miss Monday night's Colts game
October 27
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai will miss his second straight start when the Indianapolis Colts meet the Tennessee Titans Monday night in Nashville. The veteran running back has been ruled out of the critical AFC South showdown with a hamstring injury. He suffered the injury Oct. 12 against Baltimore and did not play in last Sunday's loss at Green Bay. Dominic Rhodes will make his second straight start in place of Addai."
Addai, Sanders doubtful for Monday
October 24
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai displayed his elusiveness in the Indianapolis Colts' locker room Thursday, but it's doubtful it will be on display Monday night against Tennessee. Addai missed last Sunday's loss at Green Bay with a hamstring injury and did not practice Thursday. Asked for a quick interview as he left his cubicle before practice, Addai smiled and grabbed the back of his leg. Then he turned and darted out of the room. Coach Tony Dungy said the status of Addai and three other recovering players -- safety Bob Sanders (knee/ankle), cornerback Kelvin Hayden (knee) and wide receiver Roy Hall (knee) -- was similar to last week. None practiced, none played against the Packers. Hayden already ruled"
Colts' RB Addai out against Packers
October 19
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indianapolis running back Joseph Addai will miss the Colts' game at Green Bay because of a hamstring injury. The Colts downgraded Addai from doubtful to out Saturday. Tight end Gijon Robinson will miss the game because of an ankle injury. Addai left in the first quarter against Baltimore last Sunday and didn't return"
Addai's status remains unclear
October 17
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai's status for Sunday's game at Green Bay won't be decided until today at the earliest, but the Indianapolis Colts starting running back didn't sound like someone expecting to play. "It's too early to say,'' Addai said Thursday. "The biggest thing is just trying to get back to where it was." Addai left last Sunday's win over Baltimore in the first quarter after injuring a hamstring. He wouldn't confirm a report on nfl.com that he suffered a partially torn hamstring that could keep him out for two to four weeks. "I just know in the game I felt it a little bit, so I didn't want to go," he said. "I can't really say what it really was. I know right now it's not feeling too good."
Addai doubtful for Sunday; Hart on IR
October 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy doesn't expect running back Joseph Addai to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers because of the hamstring injury he suffered last week against Baltimore. "Dominic (Rhodes) will start and we've got Chad Simpson and Cliff Dawson," Dungy said Wednesday. "I think that's going to be our three backs this week, and those guys will do well." The Colts' depth chart at running back was transformed when Addai went out during the first quarter against the Ravens and Mike Hart suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee early in the second quarter. NFL.com reported Wednesday that Addai has a slightly torn hamstring and is"
Rhodes picks up slack with Addai, Hart out
October 13
Indianapolis Star
 
"Dominic Rhodes had just pinballed his way through the Baltimore Ravens defense, 38 yards of contact followed by more contact. He was winded. In normal circumstances, Rhodes would have headed to the Indianapolis sideline to catch his breath while a replacement took his place. But Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium was anything but a normal circumstance for the Colts. Rhodes stayed in the game, and took the next two handoffs. Starting running back Joseph Addai had left the game early in the first quarter with a hamstring injury. Rookie Mike Hart injured his right knee early in the second quarter. Rhodes was it, and he knew it. "Usually after a run like that I probably get up and do a"
Addai leaves Colts game in first quarter with hamstring injury
October 12
ESPN.com
 
"Indianapolis running back Joseph Addai left in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens with a hamstring injury. Addai limped off the field after a 2-yard gain on the first play of the Colts' second series. His return was questionable."
Addai isn't besieged by ticket requests from family
October 5
Indianapolis Star
 
"Joseph Addai is home for the weekend, but the novelty has worn off, and so has the clamor for tickets. "Each year, and this is my third year, it kind of goes down and that's a good thing,'' said the Colts' veteran running back as he considered today's game against the Houston Texans in Reliant Stadium. The interest level for Addai followers peaks whenever he returns to Houston. That's home. He was a prep star at Sharpstown. Addai was overwhelmed with ticket requests when he made his first professional appearance as a rookie in 2006. "It was crazy,'' he said. "I remember getting into Houston, going home and seeing everybody. Everybody was trying to get tickets. I didn't even have time by"
Hand ball to Addai
September 14
Indianapolis Star
 columnist Bob Kravitz
"Letting It Out . . . If the Indianapolis Colts are going to win today, they need to do something they haven't done often enough in their past 12 games: Get the ball into Joseph Addai's hands. Hard to believe, but Addai hasn't gone over 100 yards rushing since last year's home loss to New England in the sixth game of the season. There have been 12 games since -- 10 regular-season games in the 2007 season, one playoff game against San Diego and the opening-night loss to Chicago last Sunday. The Colts' entire running game has gone over 100 yards just two times during that stretch, and on both of those occasions, ex-Colt Kenton Keith did the bulk of the work. In my mind, that's not really on"
Addai hopes to get off to fast start
September 5
Indianapolis Star
 
"Set aside any gimmicks and gadgets and the Indianapolis Colts' gaudy passing attack. Go directly to the bottom line, to where the cleats meet the turf. "We have to be able to run the ball to win," coach Tony Dungy said. The Colts did that surpassingly well through the most crucial stretch of their quarter century in Indianapolis. They bulled their way through the playoffs and Super Bowl XLI with a punishing ground game while winning the 2006 championship. They came back pounding last fall but lost their momentum during the second half of the season, when injuries sidelined both starting tackles, compromised the effectiveness of the offensive line and nagged running back Joseph Addai. The"