Sanchez had one punt for 46 yards that had no return in Sunday's win at Tennessee. It was his first punt of the season.

EDGE Analysis

The Colts didn't punt on any of their first 20 drives of the season, which is tied for the fifth longest streak since 1993.

The Colts will sign Sanchez to a three-year contract, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez has served as the primary punter and kickoff specialist in Indianapolis since the start of the 2017 season, and it doesn't seem like he's eager to leave any time soon. He was solid in 2023, averaging 48.3 yards per punt.

Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason told reporters Thursday that Sanchez (Achilles) is fully healthy again, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star of the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

After suffering a torn Achilles weeks before the start of the 2022 NFL season, Sanchez has since had time to move past the issue. This will be his seventh year in Indianapolis after originally making the roster as an undrafted free agent. Expect Sanchez to immediately take over the punting and holding duties once again.

Sanchez didn't participate in the Colts' offseason practices, but he did do some punting on the rehab fields, Mike Chappell of FOX59 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez tore his Achilles tendon last offseason while doing sprints and missed the entire 2022 campaign. His status for the start of 2023 remains unclear, but the Colts currently don't have another punter on their roster, suggesting they feel confident with Sanchez's progress in his rehab.

The Colts placed Sanchez (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez sustained a torn Achilles' tendon during practice last week and will officially be unavailable for the 2022 season. Matt Haack should serve as the Colts' starting punter to begin the year.

Sanchez sustained a torn Achilles' tendon during practice Tuesday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

In all likelihood, Sanchez will require surgery and will miss the entire 2022 season. Besides being considered one of the better punters in the league, Sanchez is the only one on Indianapolis' roster, so the Colts will need to seek a replacement on the free-agent market.

Sanchez suffered a possible Achilles injury at the end of Tuesday's practice and is undergoing tests, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez is one of the better punters in the league, so this could be a potential big blow to Indy's special teams.

Sanchez (illness) practiced without limitations Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez is recovering from Nov. 30 surgery, which removed a cancerous tumor from his ankle. It appears he's ready to return to the lineup in Sunday's game against the Texans. Sanchez has averaged 46.4 yards per punt this season, landing 40 percent of his boots within the 20-yard line.

Sanchez (illness) will try to practice and punt this year, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez is recovering from successful surgery Nov. 30, which removed a cancerous tumor. Ryan Allen was elevated from the practice squad to punt in Sanchez's place in last week's win over the Raiders. Allen will punt until Sanchez can return.

Sanchez will undergo surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sanchez relayed that the Colts' team doctors found the tumor and will be able to catch it before it spreads. The 26-year-old punter will be away from the team as he focuses on his health.