Shane Andrus News

In this Oct. 4, 2009, file photo, Seattle Seahawks running back Edgerrin James is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson during an NFL football game in Indianapolis.

Published: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 12:42 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:23 a.m. TAMPA Timing is everything, especially for place-kickers, and maybe the Bucs signed Shane Andrus at just the right time.

All kinds of speculation are swirling around the Colts complex at West 56th Street today concerning Adam Vinatieri .

A PHILADELPHIA _ If the wind is whipping in South Philadelphia on Sunday like it was on Saturday afternoon, Shane Andrus' first game as the new Buccaneers' kicker could be quite an adventure.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new kicker can't wait to capitalize on the opportunity he's waited for since his glory days at Murray State.

The Bucs don't know if Shane Andrus will fare any better than Mike Nugent . All coach Raheem Morris knows for certain is the team had to make a change at kicker, for better or for worse - without any assurance the outcome won't be the latter.

Forget about anything being normal at One Buccaneer Place. First the Bucs gave the "boot" for steady-eddie place kicker Matt Bryant, now they've given the heave-ho to his replacement, Mike Nugent.

Jim Caldwell spent an entire offseason trying to fix the Colts' ground game. The coach used a first-round draft pick on running back Donald Brown.

Anthony Gonzalez will not require surgery to repair a sprained ligament in his right knee and could return after the team's bye week in mid-October, according to a source close to the Indianapolis Colts veteran receiver.

Colts have waived K-Shane Andrus and LB-Cody Glenn, the team announced Wednesday.

The Colts have waived kicker Shane Andrus and rookie linebacker Cody Glenn, clearing one roster spot for defensive tackle Ed Johnson and possibly another to add a receiver.

DATE: Monday, September 21, 2009 SITE: Land Shark Stadium KICKOFF: 8:30 p.m. CAPACITY: 75,192 SURFACE: Grass Making a nationally-televised appearance on their first 2009 regular-season road game, the Indianapolis Colts, 1-0, meet the Miami Dolphins, 0-1, on Monday, September 21.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Labor Day Weekend. Unlike many of you, it seems the Colts coaches were working over the weekend to fine tune and expand their roster.

QUESTION: Any chance the Colts pick up Dominic Rhodes and release Chad Simpson? -- from Mo, Baltimore, Mary.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, The Colts made an interesting move today, claiming linebacker Cody Glenn off waivers from the Redskins and releasing veteran safety Matt Giordano.

Thanks, first and foremost, to Cass for doing the dirty work and counting up the entries for our NaPolian Award, which goes to two bloggers in "The Lucky 13" roster contest.

Tomorrow, the Colts must trim their roster down to 75 players. Today, they took the first steps to doing so , placing Michael Coe , Curtis Johnson , and Rudolph Hardie on the injured-waived list.

The Indianapolis Colts have moved place-kicker Adam Vinatieri from the physically unable to perform list to their 75-player active roster.

DETROIT -- Ed Johnson returned to his hometown Saturday, and even worked up a sweat.

Along with being an aspiring NFL place-kicker, Shane Andrus is a realist. He's aware that, barring the unexpected, his latest tour with the Indianapolis Colts could end Saturday when rosters are pared to 53.