Colts’ punter Rigoberto Sanchez to undergo surgery for cancerous tumor

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous tumor

[jwplayer hOC7LKMj]Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez revealed Monday he will undergo surgery for a cancerous tumor.

The surgery will take place Tuesday.

Sanchez is in his fourth professional season, all spent with theColts, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Hawaii in 2017. The punter and kickoff specialist has appeared in 59 games over his career.

Sanchez wrote that the doctors believe they’ve caught the tumor before it spread to his entire body.

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Like I said before, it’s always God’s plan and it will always be bigger than my plans. So grateful to be surrounded by doctors that helped me catch the cancerous tumor before it spread all over my body. I will be getting surgery on Tuesday and I know that it will not be an easy bump on the road, but I know I have my amazing wife supporting me along with family, coaches, and friends reaching out.
Unfortunately, there are things you can’t control in life and this is one of them. No plans or preparation would have gotten me ready for this kind of adversity, but like I told my wife, we can’t flinch. Keep striving to come back stronger than ever.
Makes me sick that I’ll have to miss some time playing beside my brothers, but I know they will hold it down.
I will be watching. Love y’all. #God’sPlan #ColtsNation

We love you, @Rigojio88. 💙 #RigoStrong pic.twitter.com/nlBITTNYye

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 30, 2020

Remarkably, the veteran punter punted five times — averaging 50.4 yards per kick — and handled the Colts’ onside kick attempt at the end of the loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Colts’ Rigoberto Sanchez to have cancerous tumor removed

Rigoberto Sanchez reveals some heavy news.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez revealed on Instagram that doctors found a cancerous tumor that will require surgery. Sanchez is expected to undergo the procedure on Tuesday.

Head coach Frank Reich told reporters after Sunday’s loss against the Titans that Sanchez was dealing with a physical issue that required further medical evaluation. It led to the team keeping him from performing his typical kickoff duties.

Sanchez revealed Monday morning that the doctors found the tumor before it spread to the rest of his body.

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“Yeah, Rigo (Rigoberto Sanchez) is dealing with a physical issue that we have to get further evaluated,” said Reich after the game. “Rod (Rodrigo Blankenship) did a nice job stepping up. I give Rigo a lot of credit for the way he punted today and for really coming through for us when we needed him the way that he did. Then Rod, when Rigo wasn’t able to kickoff, Rod stepped in there and did a great job.”

It is apparent that the Colts will be without their punter, but that is the least of the worries right now. Getting him healthy after this surgery will be the top priority.

We wish Sanchez a healthy and speedy recovery.

Colts’ Rigoberto Sanchez to have cancerous tumor removed

Rigoberto Sanchez reveals some heavy news.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez revealed on Instagram that doctors found a cancerous tumor that will require surgery. Sanchez is expected to undergo the procedure on Tuesday.

Sanchez revealed Monday morning that the doctors found the tumor before it spread to the rest of his body.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CIOGfezgTB2/

It is apparent that the Colts will be without their punter, but that is the least of the worries right now. Getting him healthy after this surgery will be the top priority.

We wish Sanchez a healthy and speedy recovery.

Studs and duds from the Colts’ 24-10 loss vs. Ravens

Studs and duds from the Week 9 loss.

The Indianapolis Colts (5-3) were defeated 24-10 by the Baltimore Ravens (6-2) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

The game started out in Indy’s favor with a 10-7 lead entering halftime. However, poor offensive play and some questionable calls from the officials eventually led to the Ravens dominating the second half of the game en route to a crucial win.

Here are the studs and duds from the Week 9 loss:

5 takeaways from Colts’ 31-17 loss vs. Titans

Takeaways from the Week 13 loss.

As crazy as this may sound, I’m not in a place of concern for the Indianapolis Colts (6-6) right now. For them to be in this position, losers of four out of their last five games seem to be fitting a team that, at one point, was thriving under more than unfavorable situations. But of course, the tide begins to change.

Following their 5-2 start to the season, the Colts are once again at the .500 mark as they lost to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Despite possessing a 10-point lead early in the third quarter, the Colts couldn’t build off of it as they allowed the Titans to score 24 points en route to winning 31-17.

Here are five postgame takeaways from the Week 13 loss:

Another target is seriously injured

For an offense that was already dealing with various injuries to its biggest contributors, they didn’t need to suffer another one on Sunday. But, of course, you can’t get everything you ask for. During the second quarter, wide receiver Chester Rogers was injured and eventually ruled out of the game, and we discovered why earlier on Monday.

The Colts’ third receiver in command (when everyone is healthy) and starting punt returner suffered a season-ending knee fracture. While Rogers didn’t produce a catch in Sunday’s game, his absence still hurt the Colts’ struggling offense. The Grambling State product is capable of making timely plays that spark their offense and is well-versed in Frank Reich’s offensive scheme.

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