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 |
Luck, Colts come from behind again to beat Titans
Andrew Luck led Indianapolis back from a 13-point second-half deficit aas the Colts rallied for a 27-23 victory Sunday over the Titans.
Colts' rookie class continues to shine
Drafting Andrew Luck with the top pick was the easy decision for Colts GM Ryan Grigson. The rest of his rookie class has also been tremendous.
Colts sign LB Westerman, activate OG Olsen
The Colts signed LB Jamaal Westerman to the active roster and activated OG Seth Olsen from injured reserve. They also placed LB Justin Hickman on I.R.
AFC South Spin cycle: Thrilling comeback keeps Colts winning
The Colts keep finding ways to win, the Texans got back to winning comfortably and the lost seasons in Jacksonville and Tennessee continued.
Luck, Wilson highlight strange, amazing QB week
Rookies Russell Wilson and Andrew Luck were spectacular in Week 13. But there were several other notable QB performances.
Colts stun Lions on Luck's game-winner
Andrew Luck threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Donnie Avery with no time left to lift the Colts to a dramatic 35-33 comeback win over the Lions.
Freeney, Mathis finally wreaking havoc at same time
We hear the presence of OLBs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis finally on the field together comes at the right time for the Colts.
Colts sign S Howell, Olsen returns to practice
The Colts signed S Delano Howell from the Bills' practice squad to the Colts' active roster and announced that OG Seth Olsen will return to practice.
Week 12 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Robert Griffin III, J.J. Watt and T.Y. Hilton as its Players of the Week.
AFC South Spin cycle: Texans get controversial win, Colts win ugly
What we learned about the teams of the AFC South, which went 3-1 in Week 12.
Polishing gems propels Colts' unlikely path
PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki sees unwanted contributors sparking the Colts to a wild-card berth.
Colts hang on for 20-13 win over the Bills
T.Y. Hilton scored on a 75-yard punt return and caught an 8-yard TD pass Sunday, leading the Colts to a 20-13 victory over Buffalo.
Bills RB Jackson cleared to return
After suffering a concussion in a Week 10 loss to the Patriots, Bills RB Fred Jackson has been cleared to return and is expected to play Sunday.
AFC South Spin cycle: Schaub bails out Texans
The Texans' defense was bailed out by a historic performance from QB Matt Schaub, while nothing could bail out Colts QB Andrew Luck's continued turnover issues on the road.
Patriots release Branch; Hernandez likely out Sunday
The Patriots made roster moves Saturday, including releasing WR Deion Branch again, and they could be without TE Aaron Hernandez against the Colts.
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.
