INDIANAPOLIS — Last week, Colts safety Bob Sanders said he was as healthy as he’s ever been. Now, he’s going to be sidelined indefinitely.
The 2007 NFL defensive player of the year had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn biceps muscle in his right arm, an injury that could end his season. Team officials are not saying how much time Sanders could miss. The team said it would “monitor” Sanders’ rehabilitation before making any additional decision.
“It’s way too early to say that he’s definitely done for the season,” team owner Jim Irsay said.
Melvin Bullitt is expected to rejoin the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Giants.
Hill to replace ailing Stafford
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions will start Shaun Hill at quarterback in Sunday’s home opener against Philadelphia as Matthew Stafford recovers from a shoulder injury.
Coach Jim Schwartz didn’t say when Stafford might play again.
“We’re going to start Shaun Hill at quarterback on Sunday, and then after that we’ll see what happens,” Schwartz said.
Injured ankle dogs Delhomme
BEREA, Ohio — Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme did not practice and his playing status for Sunday’s home opener against Kansas City will depend on how quickly he recovers from the first ankle injury of his 12-year NFL career.
“I have an ankle that’s bothering me, and I’ll just kind of leave it at that,” Delhomme said. “I’m a big believer in what’s said in the training room stays in the training room.”
If Delhomme can’t play, the Browns will start Seneca Wallace, who is 5-9 as a starter.
Kolb, Bradley remain questionable
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Andy Reid said quarterback Kevin Kolb and linebacker Stewart Bradley are making progress, though neither has passed the next phase of their concussion testing.
Reid wouldn’t rule either player out for Sunday’s game against Detroit, but it would seem unlikely they could play.
Footnotes.
Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo and left guard Kyle Kosier returned to practice for the first time since being lost to knee injuries at training camp. Barring any setbacks, they will be in the lineup for Sunday’s game against Chicago.
• Arizona’s Beanie Wells went through a limited workout and coach Ken Whisenhunt said the team will “really test” the running back’s injured knee today.
• Giants tight end Kevin Boss will miss Sunday night’s game against the Colts because of a concussion.
• The Chargers placed long snapper David Binn (hamstring) on injured reserve and signed James Dearth.
• Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth was limited in practice because of an ankle injury.
• The Jets placed nose tackle Kris Jenkins (knee) on injured reserve and signed defensive tackle Howard Green.
• The Chiefs signed linebacker Charlie Anderson to replace rookie Cameron Sheffield, who is done for the season because of a neck injury.
• Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (concussion) practiced and expressed confidence he will play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
The Associated Press
