Colts add punter Thomas Morstead after struggling against Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 9:47 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad following a 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on October 15. The Colts' special teams, under Brian Mason, faced significant breakdowns during the game, leading to critical mistakes, including a blocked punt. Rigoberto Sanchez, who was injured during the game but tried to continue, is being monitored as the team prepares for its upcoming game against Minnesota. Morstead, 40, has experience with multiple NFL teams and could step in if Sanchez is unable to play.
- •Colts lost 26-20 to the Titans amid special teams failures.
- •Thomas Morstead joins Colts practice squad as insurance.
- •Rigoberto Sanchez suffered an injury during the Titans game.
- •Special teams coach Brian Mason took responsibility for mistakes.
- •Colts face Minnesota next, with Sanchez's status uncertain.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Colts sign punter Thomas Morstead as insurance after disastrous day
"Special teams cost the Colts in their embarrassing 26-20 loss to the Titans on Sunday, including getting punter Rigo Sanchez banged up
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