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Indianapolis Colts S Bob Sanders (AP Photo)
The Indianapolis Colts made what was expected official on Friday, ruling two-time Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders out of the regular-season opener.
Sanders, the 2007 Associated Press NFL Defensive Players of the Year, spent the preseason on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a knee issue before being moved to the active roster this past weekend. The Colts haven't yet set a precise timetable for his return, but he is expected to play sometime in the next five weeks.
Sanders missed 10 games last season and 12 in 2006.
*** COLTS REGULAR-SEASON PRIMER, VOL. 1: READ INDY FOOTBALL REPORT EDITOR JOHN OEHSER'S PREVIEW OF JAGUARS-COLTS HERE.
Also, Colts CB Marlin Jackson -- who missed the last half of last season with a knee injury -- did not practice for non-injury related/rest reasons.
Other Colts players ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener against Jacksonville are TE Tom Santi (ankle) and S Jamie Silva (abdomen). CB Tim Jennings, who missed practice for non-injury related/rest seasons Thursday, returned Friday, and rookie DT Fili Moala -- who missed practice Thursday ad Friday with a knee injury, is listed as questionable.
Head Coach Jim Caldwell said with DT Ed Johnson on a one-game suspension this week, the Colts likely will use a defensive tackle rotation of Antonio Johnson, Dan Muir and Eric Foster.
*** WHAT DO THE COLTS HAVE TO DO TO WIN THE AFC SOUTH? READ IFR EDITOR JOHN OEHSER'S FIVE KEYS HERE . . .
*** BREAKING DOWN THE ROSTER: IFR Editor John Oehser looks at the 2009 depth chart HERE.
*** THE CUTS: A list of the roster moves to get down to the 53-man limit HERE.
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* K Adam Vinatieri taken off PUP list
* Colts move S Bob Sanders off the PUP list
* Colts S Bob Sanders will play sooner rather than later
* WR Austin Collie to enter season opener as third wide receiver
* Colts QB Peyton Manning: "We're focused on this game, this season and these players."
* Colts rookie Jerraud Powers to start at cornerback against Jacksonville
MAGNIFICENT SEVENS: WEEKLY COLTS THOUGHTS . . .
Magnificent Seven I: Seven training camp thoughts and observations
Magnificent Seven II: On the Colts' defensive tackle position and WR Reggie Wayne
Magnificent Seven III: On the Colts' running backs and offensive line
Magnificent Seven IV: On the Colts' offense, OG Ryan Lilja and WR Anthony Gonzalez
Magnificent Seven V: On S Melvin Bullitt and QB Peyton Manning
Magnificent Seven VI: On RB Donald Brown and the start of the season . . . at last
EXAMINER SERIES: TWENTY PRE-TRAINING CAMP QUESTIONS WITH THE COLTS . . .
1) Will Jim Sorgi be the backup quarterback?
2) Will Special Teams be Special?
3) Who will be the Colts' breakout player in 2009?
4) Will loss of former Head Coach Tony Dungy hurt in 2009?
5) What will defense look like in 2009?
6) Will DT Ed Johnson impact the defense in 2009?
7) How important is the return of OG Ryan Lilja in 2009?
8) Will K Adam Vinatieri be ready in 2009?
9) Will WRs be improved in 2009?
11) Will S Bob Sanders be healthy in 2009?
12) Will secondary be one of NFL's best in 2009?
13) Who will start at RB in 2009?
14) What roles will Tom Moore and Howard Mudd play in 2009?
15) Can QB Peyton Manning improve again in 2009?
16) Will the Colts be OK at LB in 2009?
17) Will CB Kelvin Hayden make the Pro Bowl in 2009?
18) Can TE Dallas Clark make the Pro Bowl in 2009?
19) Can OT Tony Ugoh develop into franchise-level LT?
20) Can the Colts win the Super Bowl in 2009?
THE POSITION-BY-POSITION PRE-TRAINING CAMP SERIES:
- The QUARTERBACKS
- The RUNNING BACKS
- The TIGHT ENDS
- The WIDE RECEIVERS
- The OFFENSIVE TACKLES
- The OFFENSIVE GUARDS
- The CENTERS
- The DEFENSIVE ENDS
- The DEFENSIVE TACKLES
- The LINEBACKERS
- The CORNERBACKS
- The SAFETIES
OTHER EXAMINER COLTS TOPICS . . .
- Colts QB Peyton Manning on Steve McNair
- Steve McNair's career often intertwined with the Colts
- QB Peyton Manning omitted from ESPN.com's All-Decade team
- The best of the Indianapolis Colts blogosphere . . .
- Manning: Influence of Tony Dungy still felt around Colts
- Mudd, Moore return inevitable, happy end to long story
- Colts to allow sponsors on practice uniforms
- Why Colts QB Peyton Manning is primed for another big season
- Re-signing DT Ed Johnson makes DT situation even better
- SERIES: Peyton Manning Top 10 underrated moments.
- Breaking Down the 2009 Colts Schedule
- A recap of the Colts' 2009 NFL Draft
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