Indianapolis Colts
Samson Satele - #64 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 299 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/29/1984 |
| Birthplace | Kailua, HI |
| College | Hawaii |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 28th pick by Dolphins |
Recap of Friday's NFL fines
Here is a recap of the fines handed out by the NFL on Friday for actions taken in Week 16 games.
Colts establishing run when it matters most
The Colts' ground game that was much-maligned earlier in the season is now being lauded for its effectiveness following its first back-to-back 150-yard rushing days since the 2006 Super Bowl season.
Colts swap corners
The Colts claimed CB Mike Richardson off waivers from the Chiefs and waived CB David Pender.
Colts finding balance at the right time
In beating the Raiders 31-26 on Sunday, the Colts' defense held a top-five rushing offense to fewer than 100 yards for a second consecutive week and the offense surpassed the 150-yard rushing mark in consecutive weeks for the first time ...
Manning's three TDs lead Colts past Raiders
Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes and iced the game with a 27-yard keeper to help the Colts beat the Raiders 31-26 Sunday in a game that turned out to have little playoff meaning.
Mathis, Winfield fined
Colts DE Robert Mathis and Vikings CB Antoine Winfield were fined this week for hits in Week 15 games.
Collie's season over, but he's expected to return next year
The way we hear it, barring a doctor instructing Colts WR Austin Collie that he should quit playing football, he is expected to return next season. That said, the Colts will be extremely careful in ensuring that the second-year receiver ...
Colts place WR Collie on I.R., sign DB Hamlin
Colts WR Austin Collie has been placed on I.R. after suffering his second concussion of the season in Week 15. Veteran DB Ken Hamlin was signed to fill the spot vacated by Collie on the 53-man roster.
Colts have edge over Jaguars in AFC South
Despite adversity, Colts are two wins from AFC South title.
Concussions rob Collie of epic season
When you think about what kind of season Austin Collie could have had if he had been able to stay healthy, it's fairly incredible. Unfortunately, he was caught in the wrong place at the wrong time on too many ...
Colts put Jaguars' title celebration on hold
Peyton Manning threw two TD passes Sunday, avoided throwing an interception for the second straight game, and led Indianapolis to a season-saving 34-24 victory over Jacksonville.
Collie out with another concussion
Colts WR Austin Collie suffered his third serious head injury of the season in the first half of Indianapolis' game today vs. the Jaguars.
Colts' playoff streak in prestigious company
With the Colts having made the playoffs eight straight seasons, NFList examines the longest such playoff streaks, including one by Dallas under Tom Landry.
Manning not thinking about breaking Favre's record
With Vikings QB Brett Favre's historic record of 297 consecutive regular-season starts coming to an end last Monday, Colts QB Peyton Manning now possesses the longest active streak (205). The way we hear it, Manning has the utmost respect ...
PLAYER NEWS
Satele started Sunday's playoff game at Baltimore.|||||||
Satele had been bothered by an ankle injury.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent center Samson Satele, perhaps paving the way for Jeff Saturday's exit.|||||||
A person with knowledge of the deal says it's a three-year contract worth $10.8 million, with $5 million guaranteed. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the team did not announce the terms.
The Oakland Raiders have re-signed free agent center Samson Satele.|||||||
Satele started 27 games the past two years for the Raiders. But he is likely returning as a backup after Oakland drafted Stefen Wisniewski in the second round to start at center.
The Miami Dolphins have traded Satele to the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed draft pick.|||||||
The move announced Monday clears the way for Jake Grove to move into the starting center spot. The Dolphins signed Grove to a multiyear deal earlier this month, after he spent five seasons with the Raiders. Satele had been Miami's starting center since 2007, the beginning of his rookie season.
Satele signed a four-year, $2.89 million contract with the Miami Dolphins.|||||||
The deal signed by Satele, a 311-pound center from Hawaii, included a guaranteed $1.225 million. He was taken with the second of Miami's two second-round picks in April.
