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Jim Sorgi, who has yet to take a snap all year, heads to injured reserve

BigBlueShoe — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:33:06 -0000

More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP

Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Peyton Manning (left) and Jim Sorgi (right). (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

How a guy who never plays, never takes a single snap in a live game, could land on injured reserve sure beats the hell out of me. Alas, that is what longtime Colts back-up quarterback Jim Sorgi has done.

ESPN's Adam Shefter, via the wonderful web tool that is the bane of all instant information services, broke the news today that Sorgi has landed on IR. Replacing him on the active roster is Michael Toudouze, an offensive linemen who has been on and off the roster since he was drafted by the Colts in 2006.

Colts.com has confirmed the Sorgi to IR news.

With Sorgi gone for 2009, this means the only back-up currently on the active roster is rookie Curtis Painter out of Purdue. Unlike Sorgi, Painter has an arm, and can get the football down the field and into tight windows in coverage. But Painter is indeed a rookie, and if the Colts start to rest Manning prior to the playoffs, we will be seeing a lot of Painter, who is sure to make rookie mistakes throwing the football.

It's worth noting that last week the Colts worked out former Buffalo Bills quarterback J.P. Losman. This was likely done in anticipation of today's news. Since the Colts did not sign Losman after the workout, that should tell you what their general impressions of him were. The Colts also have rookie quarterback Drew Willy out of the University of Buffalo on the practice squad.

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Week 13: Friday Injury Report

shake n bake — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:49:09 -0000

Out: Donald Brown (chest), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Adam Vinatieri (knee)

Questionable (# of practices): Dwight Freeney (2), Charlie Johnson (0), Jim Sorgi (0)

Probable: Joseph Addai, Gary Brackett, Kyle DeVan, Kelvin Hayden, Ramon Humber, Tim Jennings, Peyton Manning, Robert Mathis, Jerraud Powers, Jamey Richard, Tom Santi, Jeff Saturday, Tony Ugoh, Reggie Wayne.

Colts.com link

Week 13: Thursday Injury Report

shake n bake — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:11:23 -0000

3 defensive starters returned to practice today and no one moved backwards, but 7 players still remain out.

Back at Practice (all full participation): Dwight Freeney (abdomen), Gary Brackett (foot), Antoine Bethea (rested)

Upgrade: Tom Santi (limited to full, hand injury)

Still Out: Donald Brown (chest), Charlie Johnson (foot), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Jim Sorgi (shoulder), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Adam Vinatieri (knee)

Kelvin Hayden practiced fully a second day and looks ready to go.

Colts.com link

Week 13: Wednesday Injury Report

shake n bake — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:01:12 -0000

10 players sat out practice and the Colts have once again listed some players who practiced fully on the report. Notably sitting was Freeney, Brackett, Don Brown and Charlie Johnson. Notable return from Kelvin Hayden.

Did Not Participate: Antoine Bethea (rested), Gary Brackett (foot), Donald Brown (chest), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Dwight Freeney (abdomen), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Charlie Johnson (foot), Jim Sorgi (shoulder), Adam Vinatieri (knee)

Limited: Tom Santi (hand)

Full Participation (but injured enough for the report): Joseph Addai (knee), Kyle DeVan (shin), Kelvin Hayden (knee), Ramon Humber (calf), Tim Jennings (ankle), Peyton Manning (glute), Robert Mathis (neck), Jerraud Powers (knee), Jamey Richard (shoulder), Jeff Saturday (calf), Tony Ugoh (knee), Reggie Wayne (foot)

Colts.com link

The roster moves make some more sense now. Donald Brown has a new injury, causing the Mike Hart signing. Josh Thomas was replaced with another DE which means we know little about Freeney and Dawson's status and 2 O-linemen were added to the PS likely because 5 of the Colts 8 O-linemen appear on the report today.

Week 12: Thursday Colts Injury Report

shake n bake — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:32:33 -0000

In general the news is good, but still not very comforting.

Returning to Practice: Antoine Bethea, Reggie Wayne, Ramon Humber, Gijon Robinson (limited)

Still Sitting: Keyunta Dawson, Dwight Freeney, Aaron Francisco, Anthony Gonzalez, Kelvin Hayden, Jim Sorgi, Adam Vinatieri, Peyton Manning (limited again)

Backsliding:Charlie Johnson (limited to no practice)

Colts.com link

Week 12: Wednesday Injury Report

shake n bake — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:40:08 -0000

It looks like the Colts have changed the way they use the report and are now listing some players who have injuries, but did not miss any practice time. This, along with a large number of players missing time makes for the longest Colts injury report I've ever seen. Unfortunately the list is not just long but star studded.

Did Not Participate: Antoine Bethea (foot), Keyunta Dawson (knee), Aaron Francisco (Ankle), Dwight Freeney (Abdomen), Anthony Gonzalez (knee), Kelvin Hayden (knee), Ramon Humber (calf), Gijon Robinson (concussion), Jim Sorgi (right shoulder), Adam Vinatieri (right knee), Reggie Wayne (foot)

Limited Participation: Charlie Johnson (foot), Peyton Manning (glute)

Full Participation: Joseph Addai (knee), Raheem Brock (neck), Donald Brown (shoulder), Melvin Bullitt (shoulder), Pierre Garcon (Ankle), Tim Jennings (ankle), Robert Mathis (neck), Jerraud Powers (knee), Tom Santi (hip), Jeff Saturday (calf), Tony Ugoh (knee)

Colts.com link

Week 11 Colts-Ravens Friday Injury Report

shake n bake — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:49 -0000

Colts

OUT: Kelvin Hayden, Anthony Gonzaelz, Adam Vinatieri, Aaron Francisco, Dan Federkeil,

Questionable (days of pratice): Dwight Freeney (1), Antoine Bethea (0.5), Eric Foster (1), Pierre Garcon (2), Gijon Robinson (0), Jim Sorgi (0),

Probable: Hank Baskett, Justin Snow

Colts.com

Ravens

OUT: DE/OLB Terrell Suggs, RB Matt Lawrence

Questionable: TE Todd Heap (no practice), DT Haloti Ngata (limited all week)

Probable: C Matt Birk, LB Tavares (T-Good) Gooden, QB Joe Flacco, LB Jarrett Johnson

BaltimoreRavens.com

Wednesday Injury Report

shake n bake — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33:27 -0000

Troublingly long injury report today. Kelvin Hayden, Anthony Gonzalez, Adam Vinatieri and Jim Sorgi are still out. They were joined by Hank Baskett (Illness), Antoine Bethea (Foot), Dan Federkiel (concussion), Eric Foster (back), Aaron Francisco (ankle), Pierre Garcon (ankle), Gijon Robinson (concussion), Justin Snow (elbow).

Colts.com link

Week 10: Friday Colts-Pats Injury Report

shake n bake — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:31:37 -0000

New additions to the list were safety Aaron Fransisco missing part of today's practice with a shin injury and Tony Ugoh getting the day off. Jim Sorgi returned to practice on a limited basis while Vinny, Gonzo and Hayden missed practice for a 3rd day.

OUT: Kelvin Hayden (knee), Adam Vinitieri (knee), Anthony Gonzalez (knee)

Questionable: Aaron Fransisco (shin), Jim Sorgi (shoulder)

Colts.com

Over on the Pats side a wave of players returned to practice, all listed as limited participants.

OUT: DE Jarvis Green, RB Fred Taylor, WR Brandon Tate

Doubtful: LT Matt Light

Questionable: LB Eric Alexander, TE Chris Baker, LB Tully Banta-Cain, NT Ron Brace, WR Julian Edelman, C Dan Koppen, S Brandon Meriweather, RB Sammy Morris, S James Sanders, DE Ty Warren

Probable: QB Tom Brady, CB Shawn Springs, TE Ben Watson

Patriots.com

Week 10: Wednesday Injury Report

shake n bake — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:19:44 -0000

The Wednesday report is mercifully short with 4 players injured and a day off. Unsurprisingly Anthony Gonzalez, Kelvin Hayden and Adam Vinitieri sat out injured. The very odd addition to the report is Jim Sorgi, who managed to injure his right shoulder in some way, despite not having played in 2 weeks. Getting the day off was Dwight Freeney. He was hobbled a bit after taking a chop block Sunday so I'll be watching for him on report tomorrow.

Colts.com link

A long list over on the Pats side. Missing practice were;

LB Eric Alexander (Groin), WR Julian Edelman (Forearm), DE Jarvis Green (Knee), C Dan Koppen (Knee) T Matt Light (Knee), S Brandon Meriweather (Foot), RB Sammy Morris (Knee) WR Brandon Tate (Knee), RB Fred Taylor (Ankle), DE Ty Warren (Ankle).

That's two starting linemen, a starting RB and one of his backups, both starting DEs, the teams 3rd and 4th WRs and a starting safety. That looks like the kind of report the Colts usually take into big games.

Oddly Randy Moss is listed both as sitting out practice for non-injury reasons, and as fully participating in practice with a shoulder injury along with Tom Brady (Right Shoulder), and Shawn Springs (knee).

Pats link