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 |
Patriots-Colts matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week 11 game between the Patriots and Colts: Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez vs. Colts safeties Aaron Francisco and Antoine Bethea
With offense struggling, Colts' 'D' steps up
With Peyton Manning and the Colts' offense never finding its rhythm, they leaned on their defense and special teams to edge the previously unbeaten Chiefs 19-9 on Sunday.
Colts sign FS Bethea to new contract
The Colts have one fewer contract concern to worry about after announcing the signing of restricted free-agent FS Antoine Bethea to a new contract early Friday afternoon.
Contract issues cloud Colts' minicamp
Sources on the scene at the Colts' mandatory minicamp said there was no denying the camp-long concern created by the absences of three Pro Bowlers — WR Reggie Wayne, DE Robert Mathis and FS Antonie Bethea.
Colts DE Freeney's status remains in question
In Tuesday's Super Bowl notebook, PFW's Mike Wilkening says that Colts DE Dwight Freeney is unlikely to practice this week, and his status for Super Bowl XLIV remains in question. Also, Colts safeties Melvin Bullitt and Antoine Bethea ...
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.