Rhodes to rejoin Colts Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly
agreed to a one-year deal with running back Dominic Rhodes.
Rhodes was released after one season with the Oakland Raiders and the
Indianapolis Star reported that he will return to Indianapolis with a deal
worth about $650,000.
After helping the Colts to a Super Bowl title after the 2006 season, Rhodes
signed with the Raiders as a free agent. He appeared in just 10 games last
season, with two starts, missing the first four games for violating the
league's substance-abuse polic... More...
Tyjuan Hagler has torn a pectoral muscle while lifting weights, according to the Indianapolis Star. Hagler was expected to be a starter at strong-side linebacker for the Colts this season.
Our View:It is unknown how long Hagler will be out, but if he can get back quickly enough, it will not affect the Colts team defense for fantasy players.
The Colts are reporting two of their crucial defensive commodities, safety Bob Sanders and defensive end Dwight Freeney, are likely to start training camp on the PUP list, according to the Indianapolis Star.
Our View:The Colts note they believe both will be ready for the regular season as Sanders recovers from shoulder surgery and Freeney recovers from a Lisfranc fracture. However, we suggest you keep a close eye on the situation. Both have been plagued with injury concerns over recent seasons and both carry strong fantasy value when healthy.
Per team insiders, defensive end Dwight Freeney is well on his way to be back in playing condition by the start of the regular season, according to Pro Football Weekly.
Our View:Freeney has been nursing a Lisfranc (foot) injury throughout the offseason program, but team doctors have told him that he’s ahead of schedule with his return.
