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Vinatieri is expected to miss the final two preseason games to rest the ankle he sprained while running during practice last week. He is expected to return for the Colts' Sunday night regular-season opener against the Giants in the Manning Brothers Bowl. Reported by NFL.com

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But by that time, Vinatieri will have been sidelined nearly a month with his sprained ankle, an indication that his ankle injury was more serious than Colts fans knew. Rumors hinting that the injury was more serious than advertised began to circulate over the weekend. This is the most definitive confirmation to date (although SI.com's Peter King mentioned it Monday). ... With Vinatieri sidelined, the Colts will continue to lean on Shane Andrus.

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