INDIANAPOLIS — Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson and strong safety Bob Sanders were lost for the season Friday when the team placed them on injured reserve.
Jackson, who missed the second half of the 2008 season after injuring his right knee during practice, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee during a noncontact drill Wednesday. Sanders, a two-time Pro Bowler, tore his left biceps against the 49ers last weekend and will need surgery.
Sanders had just returned to the lineup two weeks ago. He had missed all of training camp and the first five games of the season after undergoing offseason knee surgery.
Houshmandzadeh defends himself
RENTON, Wash. — Receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh is “shocked” with the fuss being made in his first Seahawks season over his angry gestures and comments about not getting the ball enough.
“Man, I’ve been doing that my whole career,” he said. “I didn’t mean no harm by it.”
Footnotes.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practiced and are probable for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay.
• Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder and nose tackle Jason Ferguson are listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.
• The Giants will insert Aaron Rouse into the starting lineup at safety Sunday against the Chargers.
• The Patriots released guard Kendall Simmons.
The Associated Press
