Colts release Bob Sanders

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—The Indianapolis Colts have released 2007 NFL defensive player of the year Bob Sanders(notes).

Team owner Jim Irsay announced the move on Twitter, thanking Sanders for his contributions.

Sanders was the Colts’ second-round pick in 2004 and made Pro Bowl appearances in 2005 and 2007, the same season he was voted the league’s top defensive player. He signed a new five-year, $37.5 million contract after that season, but injuries limited him to only nine regular-season appearances over the next three seasons.

The move was expected. Last month, his agent, Tom Condon, told The Associated Press, he “anticipated the same thing you do.” On Thursday night, team owner Jim Irsay said the team would make a decision by March 3.

Thats a shame he cant stay healthy cause he is one hell of a player when healthy! Colts are trying to free up some money for Peyton Mannings new Contract which should be record breaking from what I am hearing.

Im a die hard colts fan and believe it or not im happy about this.. Guy cant stay healthy

I agree he can't stay healthy so there's no need in keeping that contract on the payroll. Peyton is going to get a huge contract so this may or may not have had an impact on letting Sanders go, I think that was inevitable since he can't stay healthy