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 |
Injuries force Colts to mix and match offensive linemen
The way it stands now, the Colts might be forced to rely on the two healthiest players available at the guard spots Week One at Houston.
Colts sign DB Skinner, waive two injured players
The Colts signed free-agent DB Terrell Skinner and released DBs Jamie Silva and Donye' McCleskey.
Colts lose DB Silva for season
The Colts announced Monday that DB Jamie Silva suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday's preseason game against the 49ers. Silva will miss the entire 2010 season.
Colts' Saturday has knee scoped
Colts C Jeff Saturday has undergone arthroscopic surgery on one of his knees to remove a "loose body," the team announced Tuesday. No timetable was given for his return.
Head or heart: the Colts quandary
The defending AFC champion Colts are the Super Bowl favorites at two Nevada casino chains but are no longer favored at another, and oddsmakers say the betting public is more excited about a couple of other contenders, including the rival ...
No timetable on Manning deal
Colts owner Jim Irsay reiterates that Peyton Manning will be the highest-paid player in the NFL next season, but there's no telling when a new contract might get signed — or whether the team might have to use the franchise ...
Townsend, healthy Sanders upgrade Colts' DBs
If the Colts' secondary, especially Bob Sanders, can avoid the injury jinx this season, it could boast one of the better playmaking units in the league.
Wayne, Mathis take high road
It appeared that Reggie Wayne and Robert Mathis might opt to hold out from training camp, both seeking new contracts, but each felt they owed it to their teammates to show up on time.
Report: Colts, first-rounder Hughes agree to terms
The Colts and first-round DE Jerry Hughes have agreed on a five-year deal, according to ESPN.com.
Addai, Brown key to more balanced offense
The Colts want a more balanced offense this season, and they're counting on RBs Donald Brown and Joseph Addai to help accomplish this objective.
Report: Colts sign second-rounder Angerer
The Colts agreed to terms Friday with 2010 second-round draft pick LB Pat Angerer, according to The Indianapolis Star. The four-year deal is worth $3.14 million, including $1.35 million guaranteed. Angerer became the sixth of eight Colts' drafted ...
Colts agree to terms with seventh-rounder Mathews
The Colts announced today that they have agreed on a contract with rookie DL Ricardo Mathews. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mathews is the fifth of eight Colts 2010 draft picks to sign.
Colts' Manning remains potent fantasy weapon
Entering his 13th NFL campaign, there’s strong reason to believe Peyton Manning could be on the cusp of arguably his best fantasy campaign ever.
Colts sign fourth-round pick McClendon
The Colts announced Wednesday that they have signed rookie OG Jacques McClendon, a fourth-round pick out of the University of Tennessee. He is the fourth of eight 2010 draft picks to sign with the Colts.
Report: Colts, fifth-round TE Eldridge agree
The Colts and fifth-round TE Brody Eldridge have agreed to terms on a four-year deal, The Indianapolis Star reported Monday. Eldridge is the third of eight 2010 draft picks to sign for the Colts.
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.
