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Adam Vinatieri | Place Kicker

Team: Indianapolis Colts
Age / DOB:  (40) / 12/28/1972
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 202
College: South Dakota State
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Adam Vinatieri has converted 26 consecutive field goals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Vinatieri went 4-for-4 in yesterday's loss to the Browns, including an impressive 52-yarder. The problem is that the Colts will struggle to even get into field-goal range against good defenses, leaving Vinatieri as a weak fantasy play. Mon, Sep 19, 2011 11:08:00 AM
Source: Indianapolis Star

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Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Colts agreed to terms with K Adam Vinatieri on a three-year contract.

Vinatieri bounced back from an injury-plagued 2009 season to drill 26 of 28 field goal attempts as a top-five fantasy kicker last year. The 38-year-old is once again a K1, though his field goal production could take a hit with Peyton Manning's weapons back to full health.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 04:17:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

The Indianapolis Star expects the Colts to re-sign free agent K Adam Vinatieri.

Vinatieri also expressed interest in re-signing last month. The 38-year-old nailed home 26 of 28 field-goal tries last season, as well as 51 of 51 PATs. His struggles on kickoffs are less of a problem due to the league's new special teams rules. P Pat McAfee is the Colts' kickoff specialist anyhow.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, May 10, 2011 10:22:00 AM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Free agent Adam Vinatieri is optimistic he'll be re-signed by the Colts once the transactions freeze is lifted.

"There is no place I'd rather be," he said. "I've expressed interest in wanting to stay here and they've expressed interest in wanting to keep me around." Vinatieri doesn't have the leg he once had, but converted 92.9 percent of his field goals last season, good for second in the NFL. He'll likely be back with Indy in 2011.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Sat, Apr 23, 2011 08:11:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Owner Jim Irsay revealed Thursday that he's discussing a new deal with free agent K Adam Vinatieri.

Vinatieri bounced back from an injury-plagued 2009 by nailing 26-of-28 (92.9 percent) field goals in his age-38 season. Irsay values Vinatieri as the best clutch kicker in the game, so it's no surprise that he wants him back in Indy.
Source: Associated Press
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 07:36:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Colts K Adam Vinatieri is in the final year of his contract, but says "there's nothing to say I can't do this another five, six or seven years longer."

After missing most of 2009 with hip and knee issues, Vinatieri is feeling reinvigorated, connecting on 20-of-22 field goal attempts. The 38-year-old has never had great leg strength, but no one is more of a sure thing inside 50 yards. Vinatieri would love to stay with the Colts but realizes he's not their top priority.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 09:46:00 AM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Colts K Adam Vinatieri says he's feeling great after missing most of 2009 with hip and knee issues.

"I don’t have anything that’s bothering me," he said. "And when we’re out there and we’re nice and loose and warm, it feels like it should." With Brett Swenson on injured reserve, Vinatieri has no competition for his starting job. The 38-year-old plans to play beyond this season.
Source: Tribune Star
Tue, Aug 10, 2010 10:58:00 AM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

The Colts "very much want" Adam Vinatieri to be their kicker this season, according to the Indy Football Report.

The 37-year-old is coming off the most injury-plagued season of his career, so the Colts brought in rookie Brett Swenson for "competition." The team believes Vinatieri can stay healthy this year. He's the kicker barring a meltdown in August.
Related: Brett Swenson
Source: Indy Football Report
Thu, Jun 24, 2010 09:28:00 AM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Adam Vinatieri (knee) said he not only feels healthy this year but also wants to play a few more seasons.

Vinatieri's distance and consistency have fallen off the past few years. Coming off a lost season due to hip and knee injuries, he's reached the point where his future is year-to-year. If he's truly healthy, the 15-year veteran should be able to hold off undrafted rookie Brett Swenson for at least one more year.
Source: Indy Football Report
Fri, Jun 11, 2010 10:01:00 AM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Adam Vinatieri (knee) was not limited in Colts practice Thursday.

"This year I'm healed up and this entire offseason we've been working on strengthening everything back and making sure I'll be ready for a long season," Vinatieri said. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Vinatieri should hold off undrafted rookie Brett Swenson for kicking duties this summer.
Related: Brett Swenson
Source: Indianapolis Star
Thu, May 20, 2010 01:53:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

ESPN's Paul Kuharsky speculates that the Colts could let Adam Vinatieri go if they're impressed by undrafted rookie Brett Swenson.

Vinatieri, 37, will have to show that the knee that cost him 10 games plus the playoffs last season is healthy. Assuming he sticks, Vinatieri won't be a great fantasy option with a declining leg and the Colts' deadly effectiveness in the red zone.
Related: Brett Swenson
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, May 9, 2010 02:42:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Colts declared K Adam Vinatieri, WR Sam Giguere, TE Colin Cloherty, DT John Gill, OG Michael Toudouze, OG Mike Pollack, DE Ervin Baldwin, and DT Fili Moala inactive for the Divisional Round playoff game against the Ravens.

Matt Stover will handle field goal duties, as expected. With Giguere inactive, Chad Simpson will remain the kickoff returner.
Related: Matt Stover
Sat, Jan 16, 2010 07:12:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Colts coach Jim Caldwell is considering carrying both Adam Vinatieri and Matt Stover on the playoff roster.

Caldwell admitted that Vinatieri's knee is not quite 100 percent. Owners in fantasy playoff leagues need to look elsewhere because the Colts will likely wait until the last minute to make a decision on their kicker.
Related: Matt Stover
Source: Indianapolis Star
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 12:13:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Adam Vinatieri (knee) is out for Sunday's season finale.

It's unclear if Vinatieri had a setback or if he's just resting the knee in a meaningless game. Either way, Matt Stover will handle the kicking duties against the Bills.
Related: Matt Stover
Source: ESPN.com
Sat, Jan 2, 2010 02:33:00 PM
Adam Vinatieri - K - Colts

Adam Vinatieri (knee) returned to game action Sunday for the first time since mid-October.

Matt Stover will likely be released before the start of the playoffs. Vinatieri did have an extra point blocked Sunday, but he came through the game without any issues with his knee.
Related: Matt Stover
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mon, Dec 28, 2009 11:14:00 AM

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