Colts punter Sanchez suffers injury to Achilles

WESTFIELD, Ind. — Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez sustained an Achilles harm whereas operating wind sprints on the conclusion of Tuesday’s observe that would show to be a serious blow.

Sanchez, in keeping with a league supply, is believed to have ruptured his Achilles. He’s scheduled to bear additional testing on Wednesday morning to substantiate the prognosis of what might be a season-ending harm.

The Colts have used Sanchez as a punter and kickoff specialist since he joined the membership as an undrafted free agent in 2017. Sanchez signed a four-year extension in 2019 after establishing himself as one of many high gamers at his place.

The Colts have applied wind sprints after a few of their practices throughout this coaching camp to complement gamers’ conditioning. The workforce has typically shortened its exercises this season and was wrapping up a 90-minute observe when Sanchez sustained the harm.

Sanchez ranked ninth within the NFL in punts taken contained in the 20-yard line final season (43.4%). He additionally has turn out to be the most effective directional kickers within the recreation, a ability the Colts use usually towards high kick and punt returners.