Adam Vinatieri hopes to still be kicking when he celebrates his 48th birthday in December, as NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. At the same time, he says that quarantine life has hampered rehab on his surgically-repaired knee. 
Vinatieri’s contract with the Colts expired at the end of last season, making him an unrestricted free agent. Meanwhile, the Colts are exploring their options. This week, they signed undrafted rookie kicker Rodrigo Blankenship to compete with Chase McLaughlin, who took over for Vinatieri following his injury in December.
On the whole, Vinatieri’s career has been legendary. Over the course of 24 seasons, he’s captured four Super Bowl rings, three First Team All-Pro nods, and countless clutch kicks. His late-year injury resulted in his first missed game since Super Bowl XLIV. And, with the Colts, he had perfect attendance dating back to 2010.
With that said, Vinatieri did show some signs of slowing down in 2019. He made just 17 of his 25 field goal tries and 22 of his 28 extra points. The Colts had issues beyond the special teams unit, of course, but those misses did not help matters as they dropped out of playoff contention.
If Vinatieri returns for another NFL season, it’ll be a historic feat. Currently, quarterback/kicker George Blanda holds the league’s all-time record on that front having played at the age of 48 in the 1975 season.
And he still has barely earned more money then jamarcus Russel
Bring him to TB too
To hurt their kicking game? I don’t think so.
Gay is the way
I don’t want to say it, but he is a bum now, should of been cut in the middle of the season but the Colts were loyal, which I respect.
Clearly didn’t read the article when it stated he’s a Free Agent after his contract expired. Might try and read next time rather than look like a fool.
Your the one who looks like a fool. I said “should of been cut in the middle of the season” In the middle of the season he was under contract. Can you tell me how I can make that more clear so you can see it?
Sorry jyo, looks like you’re the fool here.
What a tool. Go troll somewhere else
Adam has nothing to prove and retirement is probably the best option. I felt terrible for Chris Ballard who was in an absolute no win situation last season during Vinatieri’s slump. What GM would want his children introducing him to friends as “the guy who cut the NFL’s greatest kicker”.
I would not care. I would do whatever it takes for the team to win, and if that means cutting a surefire hall of famer, I would do it.
That would be your prerogative of course but would the strong backlash be worth it? Might have to leave the organization and pull the shades down for a while. Probably wouldn’t help future job prospects either.
Apt statement, Lemon
Well, we all know how important networking is for those seeking coaching or GM positions in the NFL. If you get a reputation as someone who has no respect for Hall of Famers like Adam Vinatieri your going to find important people distancing themselves from you in a hurry.
easy answer would have been to put him on ir
Easy if the move is actually a legit one. Otherwise fans are smart enough to see through a charade like that, which only makes the whole situation worse for Chris and Adam.
Thanks Adam for your outstanding career in the NFL, especially with the COLTS! You’ve earned your retirement.
Wow Thought he retired after 2018. Oh he just kicked like he had retired.