Report: Colts Waiving Rodrigo Blankenship

The Indianapolis Colts battled again from a 20-3 deficit on the highway in opposition to the Houston Texans to pressure extra time, however kicker Rodrigo Blankenship missed a game-winning 42-yard subject aim. The sport led to a 20-20 tie.

Hypothesis started instantly after the sport that Rodrigo could be minimize from the group, and based on Tom Pelissero, the Colts made that occur immediately.

“The Colts are waiving kicker Rodrigo Blankenship, per supply,” reported Pelissero on Twitter.

The transfer leaves a emptiness at kicker for the Colts. A emptiness they’ll fill shortly. Indianapolis labored out former Jaguars kickers Josh Lambo and Matthew Wright based on the IndyStar.

Colts head coach Frank Reich gave Blankenship a meager vote of confidence after the sport on Sunday, however it was clear that was extra coachspeak to guard a participant publicly than any indication Blankenship would not be minimize.

“You already know, I can not even start to suppose (about it),” stated Reich when requested after the sport about potential adjustments. “In my thoughts, he is our kicker.”

“In my thoughts he is our kicker.”

“We return and everyone will get evaluated. Coaches, gamers, all of us get evaluated. If I’ve discovered one factor over time it is do not rush into these type of selections. These are selections Chris (Ballard) and I get an opportunity to speak about and everyone will get evaluated.”

Reich paid lip service to a evaluate and analysis, however Blankenship’s destiny was sealed the second he missed in opposition to the Texans.

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