INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Kicker Adam Vinatieri will miss the first game of his 11-year NFL career because of a lingering groin injury. Vinatieri, who came to the Indianapolis Colts from the New England Patriots in the offseason, strained his groin in last week's victory over Houston and will sit out Sunday's game against AFC South rival Jacksonville, coach Tony Dungy said Saturday. The Colts were expected to sign veteran kicker Martin Gramatica as Vinatieri's replacement. Vinatieri, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, was the AFC special teams player of the week in the first week of the season. Through two games, he leads the league in scoring with 27 points on seven field goals and six extra points. 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 The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
