Colts' Vinatieri undergoes hip surgery
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.
A health care battle is heating up in Washington and here in Indianapolis.
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