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Sanchez

Sanchez missed all of the 2022 season because of a torn Achilles’ but returned to action in 2023. He finished the season ranked ninth in net yards per punt and was the only punter with more than eight attempts to not have a single touchback. Sanchez has previously handled kickoff duties for Indy, though Matt Gay took over that job in 2023 and will hold onto it for the upcoming season.

Sanchez, the punter of all people, was running gassers at the end of practice and popped his Achilles’ tendon. The Colts’ punter for the last five seasons, Sanchez was near the bottom of the league in net average last season. He’s also the holder.

Sanchez released a statement Monday morning saying he will “miss some time” after the surgery. Sanchez is 11th in average yards per punt and 12th in punts inside the 20 yard line. The Colts will likely work out replacement punters this week.

A 2017 UDFA, Sanchez has held down punting duties while doubling as a kickoff specialist. He was No. 3 in net-punting average last season (42.7).