Colts CB Jackson Blows Out Knee; Season Over

SportingNews Nov 5, 10:16 pm EST

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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marlin Jackson(notes) will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during practice on Wednesday, SN correspondent Mike Chappell reports. Jackson (right) confirmed media reports of the injury, the second time in 12 months he has blown out a knee.

He tore two ligaments in his right knee last October and had offseason surgery.

Jackson missed the past three games after injuring his left knee in Oct. 4's game against Seattle.

It's the latest blow to the Colts' defense, coming a day after the team played linebacker Tyjuan Hagler(notes) on injured reserve with a ruptured biceps.

—> The Colts also might be without safety Bob Sanders(notes) this week when the play host to the Texans. Sanders, who missed the season's first five games in rehab from offseason surgery on his right knee, injured an elbow last week against 49ers.

Sanders missed practice Thursday, the second consecutive day he sat out because of the bum elbow. Chappell, writing in the Indianapolis Star, says Sanders finished the 49ers game, but the injury flared up later.

With Sanders questionable for the Texans game, Melvin Bullett is likely to return to the starting lineup.

The Colts remain without wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez(notes), who injured his right knee in the season opener. Gonzalez has not played or practiced since then, Chappell says.


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  1. J. Steven Ayres
    5. Posted by J. Steven Ayres Fri Nov 6 10:55am EST

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    I've said it once, and I'll say it yet again... As long as the Colts are winning, I don't care if Bob sits out the entire regular season. He provides a HUGE punch to the defense when he's fully healthy, and I'd rather have that in the playoffs. Besides, Melvin Bullett is perfectly capable.

    As for Jackson, the Colts have two other rookie CBs that have been filling in nicely this season. So long as we get Kelvin Hayden back on a more permanent basis (Let the guys get healthy before playing them!), the Colts' secondary is going to be just fine.
  2. Mile High Colt
    4. Posted by Mile High Colt Fri Nov 6 9:11am EST

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    The hits just keep coming for the Colts. Not good that we're losing Jackson. Playing w/o Sanders is second nature for the Colts. I actually like Bullett better in some ways.
  3. fred w
    3. Posted by fred w Fri Nov 6 8:43am EST

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    the man needs to man up, i cant think of an easier way to make a living with out actually working, hes good but hell he never plays
  4. Don
    2. Posted by Don Fri Nov 6 8:35am EST

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    Bob Sanders is a wimp. The Colts need to get rid of him. He can be effective when he wants to be, unfortunately he is NEVER on the field. Replace him with someone who wants to play. Sanders is the Colts version of the Pacer's Jamal Tinsley.
  5. Willie Eaterbush
    1. Posted by Willie Eaterbush Fri Nov 6 7:55am EST

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    Imagine that, BOB SANDERS to miss a game............
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