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Team: Indianapolis Colts
Age / DOB:  (28) / 11/29/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 300
College: Hawaii
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Colts C Samson Satele left Sunday's Week 14 game against the Titans with an ankle injury.
Satele and the entire Indy offensive line has been abused by the Tennessee defense. Andrew Luck is getting flushed out of the pocket on a regular basis and has been sacked multiple times. A.Q. Shipley started the third quarter at center. Sun, Dec 9, 2012 02:54:00 PM

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Samson Satele - C - Colts

Colts C Samson Satele (knee) was active for Sunday's win, but played zero snaps.

A.Q. Shipley got the start just six days after being promoted from the practice squad, strongly suggesting Satele was active on just an emergency basis. He remains day-to-day heading into Sunday's tilt against the Jets.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mon, Oct 8, 2012 11:12:00 AM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Colts C Samson Satele (knee) started Sunday's loss to the Jaguars but lasted just one half.

Satele was "doing more harm than good," according to coach Chuck Pagano. He chose to kick Mike McGlynn to center for the second half and brought in Trai Essex at right guard.
Related: Mike McGlynn
Source: Indianapolis Star
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 10:06:00 AM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

An MRI of Colts C Samson Satele's left knee revealed only "soreness and stiffness."

It's excellent news for the Colts' banged-up line, though not a guarantee Satele will be ready for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. If he's not, RG Mike McGlynn will likely slide back over to center, leaving Trai Essex at right guard.
Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 03:47:00 PM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Colts C Samson Satele was forced from Sunday's game against the Vikings with a left knee injury, and did not return.

Satele was deemed "questionable" after departing midway through the first half, but never checked back in. It's awful news for a Colts team that was already without RT Winston Justice and LG Joe Reitz, though Satele appeared to be walking without much of a hitch. RG Mike McGlynn slid over to center in Satele's absence, leaving recently signed veteran Trai Essex at right guard. Satele was nursing a right knee injury heading into Week 2.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

According to the Associated Press, Colts C Samson Satele's new three-year contract is worth $10.8 million with $5 million guaranteed.

For a player arrested on disorderly conduct charges just days ago, Satele made out pretty well. GM Ryan Grigson made it clear Wednesday that Satele was "the man they wanted to anchor their new line," per the AP. A 27-year-old with 74 career starts, Satele replaces longtime C Jeff Saturday in Indianapolis.
Source: Associated Press
Wed, Mar 21, 2012 04:29:00 PM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Colts signed C Samson Satele, formerly of the Raiders.

This should close the books on Jeff Saturday's 13-year Colts career, as he's drawing interest from the Titans, Packers, and Broncos. Satele has started 74 games over the past five seasons with the Dolphins and Raiders. He struggles against wide-bodied 3-4 nose tackles, but is otherwise a solid run-blocker.
Related: Raiders, Jeff Saturday
Source: Jim Irsay on Twitter
Wed, Mar 21, 2012 11:31:00 AM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Free agent C Samson Satele was arrested in Honolulu, Hawaii on disorderly conduct charges early Saturday morning.

Oakland's starting center the past three seasons, Satele is a Hawaii native. Not expected back with the Raiders, Satele graded out as the league's 18th best center in 2011 by Pro Football Focus. He has yet to line up a visit in a free agent market unusually ripe with centers, however, and getting arrested won't help his cause.
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Sun, Mar 18, 2012 08:38:00 AM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

The Raiders are not expected to re-sign free agent C Samson Satele.

Pro Football Focus rated Satele as a top-five run-blocking center in 2011, but the cap-strapped Raiders may view him as a luxury they can't afford. 2011 second-rounder Stefen Wisniewski can be moved back to center if needed.
Related: Stefen Wisniewski
Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 05:37:00 PM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Raiders C Samson Satele sustained a concussion in Sunday's win over the Vikings.

Satele went down in the second quarter and did not return. Stefen Wisniewski moved from left guard to center and Stephon Heyer came off the bench at left guard. The Raiders managed just three points in the second half yesterday.
Source: Contra Costa Times
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 11:16:00 AM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Raiders re-signed C Samson Satele.

It's a surprise move after the Raiders drafted C Stefen Wisniewski in the second round. In fact, coach Hue Jackson is already saying Wisniewski will start. Satele has started 59 games in his career and is coming off perhaps his best season. He can also play guard, giving the Raiders good depth on the interior.
Related: Stefen Wisniewski
Source: Contra Costa Times
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 08:36:00 AM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Raiders extended a restricted free agent tender to C Samson Satele before last week's deadline.

It's believed the former second-rounder got an original-pick tender. Satele picked up his play down the stretch last season after stumbling early in the season. He's the favorite to start at center, though Hue Jackson's move to a power scheme is concerning for an undersized player like Satele.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 11:30:00 AM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Raiders C Samson Satele left Sunday's game in the first half with a concussion.

Left tackle Jared Veldheer, responsible for three penalties but excelling as a blocker, has moved over to center. Mario Henderson has replaced him at tackle.
Sun, Oct 24, 2010 05:53:00 PM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

Raiders C Samson Satele has resumed practicing following offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum.

He's lining up behind holdover John Wade, but that won't last long. Satele, acquired via trade in March, has the athleticism to excel in Oakland's zone blocking scheme, though he tends to struggle with massive nose tackles.
Source: David White on Twitter
Wed, Jun 3, 2009 01:47:00 PM
Samson Satele - C - Colts

New Raiders C Samson Satele revealed that he underwent post-season surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder.

Satele played through the injury as a starter last season. The Dolphins had been high on the center prior to 2008, so the injury may have played a big role in Satele getting man-handled by bigger nose tackles. Satele is currently rehabbing and does not say when he expects to return to football action.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Tue, Mar 24, 2009 12:10:00 PM

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