INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -The Indianapolis Colts practiced Thursday without two of their three projected starting linebackers - Gary Brackett and Gilbert Gardner. Brackett hurt his knee Wednesday afternoon, and coach Tony Dungy said he did not expect the middle linebacker to play in Saturday night's preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. Gardner sat out with an injured hand. ``Gary, we'll probably hold out,'' Dungy said. ``Gilbert will probably be able to play, we'll have to see Saturday night. If there's any doubt, we'll hold him out.'' Backup quarterback Jim Sorgi also missed practice Wednesday but did not wear a sling around his injured throwing shoulder. Dungy called that a sign of progress, although Sorgi is not expected to play Saturday. Joining practice for the first time was receiver Marc Boerigter, who was signed Wednesday by the Colts after being released by the Green Bay Packers. Boerigter previously played with the Kansas City Chiefs. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
