INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts might have to stop New England's
strong running game without Bob Sanders.
The Pro Bowl safety missed Friday's practice after his surgically
repaired right knee stiffened, the second straight week he has had a
setback.
Sanders practiced last Wednesday but returned the next day with a
swollen, sore knee that forced him to miss the rest of the week and the
Denver game. He could be facing a similar scenario this week since coach
Tony Dungy said it was doubtful Sanders would play.
"Stiff, tight, that's what we expected," a dejected Sanders said Friday.
"I've just got to get on a schedule where I practice enough that I can
play."
Sanders had arthroscopic surgery in September and has missed five
straight games since a Week 2 victory over Houston. He hoped to be back
two weeks ago, but after running said the knee felt "a little unstable."
Last week, Sanders said he felt better and Dungy was optimistic he'd be
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Chargers DE will return
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Chargers got some good news when defensive
end Igor Olshansky was able to finish practice.
Olshansky, one of the top run-stuffers on the NFL's No. 2-ranked
defense, has missed the past two games because of a knee injury.
The third-year pro reported no substantial swelling in the surgically
repaired knee on Friday and was allowed to work. He went through all the
drills and is expected to play Sunday when the Chargers host Cleveland.
"It looks like he'll go," coach Marty Schottenheimer said.
Vikes LB Harris, WR Robinson out
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Napoleon
Harris will miss Sunday's game at San Francisco with a dislocated wrist.
Harris was downgraded to out on Friday's injury report along with
receiver Marcus Robinson (bruised lower back), who also sat out Monday
night against New England.
Dontarrious Thomas, who started seven games over his first two NFL
seasons, will start in Harris' place Sunday. Harris, who kept playing
after getting injured in the second quarter against the Patriots, is
wearing a cast on his wrist.
Of three other key starters, center Matt Birk (knee) and defensive
tackle Pat Williams (knee) were upgraded to probable, while defensive
tackle Kevin Williams (ankle) remained questionable.
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