Between now and training camp, we will be going through the Indianapolis Colts’ full 90-man roster, previewing each player.
Up next is punter Rigoberto Sanchez, who wears No. 8.
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Recapping Rigoberto Sanchez’s 2025 season
Sanchez has routinely showcased his ability to flip the field. Along with the rest of the Colts’ punt coverage unit, Sanchez ranked third in average net yards per punt attempt last season, with Indianapolis surrendering just 6.3 yards per return.
He also ranked 10th in average hangtime and had the sixth-fewest touchbacks and the fourth-fewest return attempts, according to PFF.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season
The expectation is that Sanchez will continue to play at a high level. Although the punter’s role can go unnoticed, his ability to boom punts and limit returns can give the Colts the edge in the field position battle.
Over the course of a game, if the Colts’ offense has short fields to consistently work with, while the opponent routinely has a long way to go to put up points, that can impact the scoreboard.
Entering the final year of his current deal, Sanchez could be a contract extension candidate.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts roster: Rigoberto Sanchez continues to add impactful presence at punter
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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