NFL Rumors: Adam Vinatieri Finalizing One-Year Contract With Colts
Adam Vinatieri’s NFL career isn’t over quite yet.
Yes, you read that right. The 46-year-old kicker reportedly is finalizing a one-year deal to return as the Indianapolis Colts kicker, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Colts and future Hall-of-Fame kicker Adam Vinatieri are finalizing a one-year contract, per league sources. The NFL's all-time leading scorer now will return for a 24th season at the age of 46.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 25, 2019
The former New England Patriot will be signing on for his 24th NFL season and is looking to extend his NFL all-time scoring lead.
FOX59’s Mike Chappell confirmed the rumors and says the deal probably won’t be done until next week.
Colts and @adamvinatieri working on new deal and are close. Probably won't be official until next week. Vinny signed 1-year, $3.6 million deal last offseason
— Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) January 25, 2019
The Colts made it to the AFC Divisional Round before losing to the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs.
