The Indianapolis Colts are still hoping to get a contribution from WR Anthony Gonzalez late the season or in the postseason.
As to when that contribution might come, Colts President Bill Polian said he’s not sure.
Gonzalez, who began the season as the Colts’ starting wide receiver opposite three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Reggie Wayne, sustained a knee injury in that game. After having a setback, Gonzalez has yet to play, and Polian said the hope is still that he will return this season.
“Anthony is a bit behind schedule,” Polian said Monday on his weekly radio show on Hank FM 97.1 in Indianapolis. “We thought perhaps that he might be back starting to practice this week, but as you know, he had a setback. He had to have some arthroscopic surgery to just tweak the knee a little bit. My hope is that we get a breakthrough here one of these weeks and that he’ll be back before the season is over.
“Part of the problem here – and it’s true with any injured player – is the doctors give you a prognosis, but it’s only that. It’s a prognosis. It’s an estimate. Players heal – and human beings heal – at different rates. Anthony’s just been a little slow coming around. But we know what the issue is and we know it will come around probably sooner rather than later and we’re hopeful it will be even quicker than that.”
Highlighting Colts President Bill Polian’s radio show:
Part One: WR Anthony Gonzalez may still contribute this season. Here.
Part Two: Roster size will dictate late-season approach. Here.
Part Three: S Bob Sanders’ rehabilitation going smoothly. Here.
Part Four: Postseason approach won’t change. Here.
