Colts agree to two-year extension with punter Rigoberto Sanchez
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts signed punter Rigoberto Sanchez to a two-year contract extension on August 27. The deal keeps Sanchez under contract through the 2028 season, as he was originally set to enter the final year of his previous deal. At 32, Sanchez has consistently demonstrated his skills, ranking among the top punters in the NFL last season with an average of 48.8 yards per punt. He will aim to build on his performance during the Colts' preseason finale against the Lions scheduled for Saturday.
- •Sanchez signed a two-year extension with the Colts.
- •He is now under contract through 2028.
- •Sanchez averaged 48.8 yards per punt last season.
- •He ranked third in average net yards per punt.
- •The Colts play their preseason finale on Saturday against the Lions.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Colts announce re-signing of longtime punter Rigoberto Sanchez to contract extension
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Colts sign P Rigoberto Sanchez to two-year extension
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Colts sign P Rigoberto Sanchez to contract extension
"The Indianapolis Colts announced that they have signed punter Rigoberto Sanchez to a contract extension.
"Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez will be staying in Indianapolis through at least the 2028 campaign.
"The Colts have signed one of their special teams players to a contract extension.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:33 PMColts announce re-signing of longtime punter Rigoberto Sanchez to contract extension
Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez will be staying in Indianapolis through at least the 2028 campaign.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:06 PMColts sign P Rigoberto Sanchez to two-year extension
The Colts have signed one of their special teams players to a contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:03 PMColts sign P Rigoberto Sanchez to contract extension
The Indianapolis Colts announced that they have signed punter Rigoberto Sanchez to a contract extension.
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