Indianapolis Colts
Antoine Bethea - #41 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 196 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/27/1984 |
| Birthplace | Newport News, VA |
| College | Howard |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 6th round, 38th pick by Colts |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
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A report in Saturday's Indianapolis Star says that the agent for Colts MLB Gary Brackett and Colts president Bill Polian are speaking about a new deal.
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Saints stop Manning, top Colts 31-17
The New Orleans Saints stymied Peyton Manning, then intercepted him to seal the Super Bowl, rallying to beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night.
Freeney, Powers active for Colts
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PLAYER NEWS
ESPN.com has reported that Bethea has been given a first-round tender by the Colts. He has played in two Pro Bowls, including this season when he was chosen as an alternate.|||||||
Indianapolis has indicated that they would like to keep Bethea for at least one more year.
Bethea has cracked a bone in his right hand, leaving him on the sideline for both of Indianapolis' practices Wednesday.|||||||
Coach Jim Caldwell did not give a timetable for Bethea's return. Caldwell said Bethea would be fitted for a cast and would return when he can play while wearing the cast.
Bethea was inactive for Sunday's game against Houston because of a knee injury.|||||||
Bethea, who is tied for the team lead with four interceptions, also sat out last week against Oakland.
Bethea will not play Sunday at Oakland.|||||||
Bethea sprained his left knee against Baltimore last week and it appears he will sit out as a precaution Sunday.
Bethea (sprained left knee) is not expected to play for the Colts on Sunday at Oakland.|||||||
Bethea was injured during last Sunday's 44-20 rout in Baltimore. He did not finish the game, but most of the Colts starters were pulled midway through the third quarter anyway. The injury appears to be serious enough for him to miss some playing time.
