Indianapolis Colts
Gosder Cherilus - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 7"/ 325 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/28/1984 |
| Birthplace | Somerville, MA |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 17th pick by Lions |
Colts S Sanders undergoes surgery
The Colts announced Wednesday afternoon that safety Bob Sanders underwent surgery by Dr. James Andrews for a torn biceps tendon.
Colts sign DB Morgan, cut OL Reitz
The Colts signed DB DaJuan Morgan and waived OL Joe Reitz on Wednesday.
Colts WR Gonzalez out for Week Two; SS Sanders getting second opinion
The Colts announced Tuesday that WR Anthony Gonzalez will miss Week Two's game against the Giants with a high ankle sprain and SS Bob Sanders will meet with Dr. James Andrews to get a second opinion on his torn ...
Report: Sanders has torn biceps tendon
Colts SS Bob Sanders could miss extended time, even the entire season, after tearing a biceps tendon in Week One.
Texans surprise Colts as Foster sets record
Arian Foster ran for a team-record 231 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead the Texans to a 34-24 victory over the Colts on Sunday.
Colts SS Sanders leaves game with elbow injury, return is questionable
Oft-injured Colts SS Bob Sanders left the season opener against the Texans in the first quarter with an elbow injury. His return is questionable.
Colts OLT Johnson, C Saturday will start vs. Texans
Colts OLT Charlie Johnson and C Jeff Saturday will start Sunday's season opener against the Texans.
Colts WR Gonzalez believes he wasn't given fair shot
Indianapolis WR Anthony Gonzalez believes he wasn't given a chance to win a starting job after missing nearly all of 2009 with injury, according to AFC South Whispers.
Colts C Saturday, OLT Johnson questionable for Sunday
Colts starters C Jeff Saturday and OLT Charlie Johnson are both listed as questionable for Sunday's season opener against the Texans.
Colts' O-line remains in a state of flux
It's safe to say that the unsettled state of the Colts' offensive line is not what team president Bill Polian had in mind when he set out following the Super Bowl loss to the Saints to strengthen the O-line.
Colts add five to practice squad
The Colts on Sunday announced the following practice-squad additions: QB Tom Brandstater, DE John Chick, RS Brandon James, DB Mike Newton and WR Blair White.
Redskins trade CB Tryon to Colts
According the NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora, the Redskins have traded CB Justin Tryon to the Colts.
Colts' undrafted rookie Newton keeps making plays
The way we hear it, undrafted rookie S Mike Newton is the leading candidate to be the Colts' fourth safety this season.
New rule on umpire placement cause for concern for Colts
A new NFL rule that requires the umpire to be in the offensive backfield before the ball is snapped is causing headaches for the Colts and their no-huddle offense.
Addai, Brackett suffer minor injuries
RB Joseph Addai and LB Gary Brackett had to leave the Colts' preseason loss to the Packers Thursday night because of injuries, but neither player appears to be seriously hurt.
PLAYER NEWS
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed in principle to a contract with Cherilus. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Cherilus was heading to Indianapolis on Tuesday night to take a physical, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract had not yet been signed.|||||||
The addition of Cherilus, a 6-foot-7, 325-pound right tackle fills a major need on the offensive line for the Colts. Indy went into free agency roughly $40 million under the salary cap looking first to firm up an offensive line that allowed Andrew Luck to be sacked 41 times and get hit dozens more. Cherilus was Detroit's first-round draft pick in 2008 and played every snap except one last season at right tackle for the Lions.
Cherilus is done for the season with a knee injury.|||||||
Cherilus started the first 12 games this season before missing Sunday's 7-3 win over Green Bay with an injured knee.
