Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Wed 8/21/19 1:58 PM

Coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that Vinatieri (knee) will be ready for Week 1, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vinatieri has missed over two weeks of practice due to a knee injury, but there doesn't appear to be any concern that the 46-year-old veteran will miss regular-season action. Given his wealth of experience, the Colts may exercise caution and sideline Vinatieri for the entire preseason.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Wed 8/21/19 12:55 PM

Vinatieri (knee) expects to resume practicing Thursday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
A lingering knee injury has kept Vinatieri from participating in preseason action thus far, but he has a chance to suit up versus the Bears on Saturday if he's able to return to practice first. The Colts are allowing the 46-year-old veteran time to take a cautious approach to his recovery and focusing on his availability for Week 1.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Sat 8/17/19 4:19 PM

Vinatieri (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, Kevin Bowen of 1070thefan.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vinatieri has yet to make his preseason debut due to a nagging knee injury, but the 46-year-old won't be threatened by backup Cole Hedlund unless the issue lingers into the regular season. Vinatieri's next chance to return will come Aug. 24 against the Bears.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Thu 8/15/19 7:03 PM

Vinatieri (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Vinatieri did not play in the team's preseason opener due to the same injury, but it was not considered a serious issue. While that still seems to be the case, any nagging injury for a 46-year-old should be something to keep an eye on. If healthy, the veteran does not figure to have any worries about current backup Cole Hedlund.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Fri 8/9/19 2:41 PM

Vinatieri did not play in Thursday's preseason game and is dealing with a knee issue, "but it's not anything that's going to be a problem," head coach Frank Reich told Zak Keefer of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Vinatieri doesn't have to battle for a starting job, so he has plenty of time to be ready for the start of the regular season. However, any injury for the 46-year old has to be a concern.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Thu 8/8/19 6:34 PM

Vinatieri isn't suiting up for Thursday's preseason game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
The 46-year-old has a pretty solidified roster spot already locked up, so there's really no reason for him to kick during the first preseason game. With Vinatieri not dressing for the game, Cole Hedlund is expected to handle the kicking duties.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Fri 1/25/19 12:34 PM

Vinatieri is finalizing a one-year contract to stay with the Colts for 2019, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 46-year-old future Hall of Famer remained effective in 2018, converting 23 of 27 field-goal attempts (85.2 percent) and 44 of 47 extra-point tries (93.6 percent). Attached to an Andrew Luck-Frank Reich offense and still capable of drilling kicks in the range of 50-to-55 yards, Vinatieri profiles as a top-10 option at his position for 2019 fantasy drafts.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Tue 1/15/19 2:48 PM

The Colts are interested in re-signing Vinatieri this offseason, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
On Sunday, Vinatieri expressed a desire to return if the Colts offered him another contract, according to Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star. After a meeting between the kicker and general manager Chris Ballard on Tuesday, there is mutual interest, but neither side is in a hurry to make a decision with free agency two months away. During the 2018 season, Vinatieri set NFL records for scoring (2,600 points) and field goals made (582). Those numbers are a product of longevity, but he also knocked through 85.2 percent (23 of 27) of his field-goal attempts, including 4-for-6 from 50-plus yards. The end of his campaign wasn't as rosy -- he missed a 23-yarder and an extra point in Saturday's divisional-round loss at Kansas City -- but the 46-year-old otherwise hasn't shown any signs of slipping at his advanced age.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Mon 1/14/19 12:29 PM

Vinatieri said Sunday that he hasn't ruled out playing in 2019 if the Colts are interested in re-signing him, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports. "If [the Colts are] wanting, I can't imagine [I'd] not keep playing, you know?" Vinatieri said. "I haven't made the decision yet. I'll spend a week or two and just kind of see where we're at."
EDGE Analysis
Vinatieri, who turned 46 years old in December, concluded his record-breaking 23rd NFL season Saturday, when the Colts suffered a divisional-round loss to the Chiefs. Though he uncharacteristically missed two short kicks -- a 23-yard field goal and an extra-point attempt -- amid unfavorable weather conditions in Kansas City, Vinatieri was otherwise solid in 2018, knocking down 85.2 percent of his field goals and drilling four kicks from 50-plus yards. Expect Vinatieri to announce a decision on his future once he hits free agency in March, at which time a one-year deal with Indianapolis could come together quickly if he elects to keep playing.

Adam Vinatieri
K FA
Fri 1/11/19 5:13 PM

Vinatieri connected on 23 of 27 field-goal attempts and made 44 of 47 extra-point tries in 2018.
EDGE Analysis
Vinatieri saw his lowest amount of regular season field-goal tries since 2015, but managed to remain a solid fantasy option due to reliable accuracy and a large volume of extra-point attempts. The 46-year-old veteran is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and it remains to be seen whether the NFL's all-time leading scorer will play in 2019.