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Adam Vinatieri (4) pumps his fist as teammates surround him after he hit a 51-yard field goal on the final play of the game to give the Colts a 23-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
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Updated: Friday, 05 Jun 2009, 10:39 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 05 Jun 2009, 1:41 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis kicker Adam Vinatieri has had surgery on his right hip but is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.
The Colts announced the surgery on Friday, the first day of their mandatory minicamp.
Find out who's front and center on Coach Jim Caldwell's mandated mini camp seating chart as well as more on the surgeries for Vinatieri and Addai in Chris Widlic's Sports Blog .
The team's statement said Vinatieri had pain in the hip for more than a year. It flared up recently, prompting the surgery.
Coach Jim Caldwell said he was uncertain whether Vinatieri would be able to kick when training camp opens in August, but that Vinatieri should be ready for the regular season.
Vinatieri is known as the best clutch kicker in league history.
He made the winning kick in two of New England's Super Bowl victories and has won four Super Bowl rings in 13 NFL seasons.
Two Samaritans made a horrific find on the city's north side Friday night. They …
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