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Thu, 14 Oct 2004 20:12:15 -0700

Vic Ketchman, of Jaguars.com, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars may be interested in signing free agent DL Chad Bratzke (Colts), although a move is not anticipated in the near future. "We have looked at the list," head coach Jack Del Rio said. "We have squeezed everything we can out of that list. It's not the time of year. Defensive ends just don't fall out of the sky."

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Sat, 12 Jun 2004 09:02:22 -0700

ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the Indianapolis Colts have a $4.78 million salary cap charge this season due to the contract of former DE Chad Bratzke. In total, the team has $11.96 million in "dead money" assigned to players no longer with the team this season.

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Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:36:48 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports the Indianapolis Colts saved $5.5 million against the salary cap with the release of DE Chad Bratzke.

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Sat, 28 Feb 2004 03:46:04 -0800

Colts.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have released DE Chad Bratzke.

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Mon, 23 Feb 2004 17:42:17 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports the Indianapolis Colts will release DL Chad Bratzke in cost-cutting moves prior to March 3, but Colts team president Bill Polian did not rule out a return. Bratzke will count $10.3 million against the 2004 salary cap. By terminating his contract, the Colts will save $5.5 million.

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Sun, 15 Feb 2004 09:23:33 -0800

John Clayton, of ESPN.com reports the Indianapolis Colts may release QB Brock Huard, DE Chad Bratzke and OT Adam Meadows to free up $15 million in salary cap space to finalize a new deal or have the ability to place the franchise tag on QB Peyton Manning.

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Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:35:51 -0700

Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (arm) has a chip fracture in his right forearm, but is expected to be able to play in the Sunday, Oct. 26, game against the Houston Texans.

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Fri, 17 Oct 2003 06:27:37 -0700

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Indianapolis Colts DL Chad Bratzke (forearm) has a chip fracture in his right forearm. However, head coach Tony Dungy said he is expected to play in the Oct. 26 game against the Houston Texans.

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Mon, 29 Sep 2003 21:44:09 -0700

Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke returned to the defensive line rotation in the Sunday, Sept. 28, game against the New Orleans Saints, starting out as sub and moving around between end and tackle.

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Wed, 24 Sep 2003 21:38:26 -0700

Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke will start at defensive end Sunday, Sept. 28, against the New Orleans Saints, replacing injured DE Dwight Freeney.

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Sun, 21 Sep 2003 09:18:54 -0700

The Indianapolis Colts have announced DE Chad Bratzke will start in place of DE Dwight Freeney, who is inactive.

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Wed, 17 Sep 2003 19:08:41 -0700

Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke will start in place of injured Colts DE Dwight Freeney for the Sunday, Sept. 21, game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Fri, 05 Sep 2003 21:37:58 -0700

Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (foot) is listed as probable for the season opener against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 7, according to John Oehser of Colts.com.

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Tue, 19 Aug 2003 09:08:21 -0700

John Oehser, of Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (foot) missed practice on Monday, Aug. 18, because of a foot injury. The extent of the injury was not disclosed.

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Fri, 09 May 2003 14:56:23 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Indianapolis Colts have not determined what position on the defensive line DL Chad Bratzke will play. It is likely that he will end up at one of the defensive tackle positions as both ends already have a slated starter.

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Sun, 16 Feb 2003 10:10:41 -0800

According to the Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke restructured his contract and will save the team about $2.3 million against the salary cap. He agreed to lower his base salary from $4.25 million to $655,000 and forego a $1 million roster bonus due March 3. He’ll receive a $4.595 million signing bonus at a later date. His original cap hit of $7.734 million is lowered to $5.437 million.

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Fri, 14 Feb 2003 05:23:33 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports the Indianapolis Colts are working with DE Chad Bratzke to restructure his contract.

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Thu, 02 Jan 2003 19:50:21 -0800

The AP reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (calf) is expected to play Saturday against the New York Jets. He practiced Wednesday and Thursday.

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Wed, 01 Jan 2003 22:15:22 -0800

According to the Associated Press, Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (calf) is expected to play in Saturday's playoff game against the New York Jets. He was listed as questionable on the Colts injury report, but said he would play, calling the injury just the normal "bumps and bruises." Coach Tony Dungy said he expected Bratzke to play.

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Mon, 30 Dec 2002 23:47:17 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke's (left calf) status for this week's opening round playoff game is uncertain.

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Thu, 26 Dec 2002 10:16:02 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (leg) is listed as questionable for week 17.

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Fri, 20 Dec 2002 17:58:08 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (leg) hasn’t been able to practice all week and head coach Tony Dungy said he’ll be a game-time decision in week sixteen. Dungy said he thinks Bratzke has a chance to play this week.

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Fri, 20 Dec 2002 06:55:14 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (lacerated leg) didn't practice Thursday, but coach Tony Dungy is optimistic Bratzke will play Sunday.

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Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:01:06 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (leg) spent Tuesday night in the hospital and missed practice Wednesday after needing stitches to repair a gash in his leg. Coach Tony Dungy expects Bratzke, who is questionable, to play Sunday.

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Fri, 01 Nov 2002 15:37:21 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (shoulder) has been upgraded from questionable to probable.

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Fri, 03 May 2002 15:24:33 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke has dropped about 15 pounds and weighed in at minicamp at 260 lbs.

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Thu, 22 Nov 2001 16:13:21 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) practiced today and likely will play Sunday, coach Jim Mora said.

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Tue, 20 Nov 2001 13:15:56 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) and DT Ellis Johnson (bruised ribs) might be ready to play this weekend.

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Sun, 18 Nov 2001 20:20:54 -0800

According to ESPN, Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke left today's game after he reinjured his right ankle. DB Cory Bird sprained his right ankle and left the game.

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Fri, 16 Nov 2001 15:29:28 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) returned to practice on Friday and the team believes he's likely to play this weekend.

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Thu, 15 Nov 2001 16:07:39 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) missed practice again on Thursday.

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Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:55:26 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts LB Mike Peterson (sprained right knee), G Steve McKinney (back), DB Clifton Crosby (hamstring) and DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) were all held out of Wednesday's practice. Peterson and McKinney are both OUT this weekend.

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Sun, 11 Nov 2001 19:44:32 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts backup S Cory Bird suffered a knee injury of undetermined severity during today's loss to Miami. DE Chad Bratzke, who missed the Kansas City game two weeks ago with a high ankle sprain, was limping again Sunday evening. As previously reported, starting LG Steve McKinney broke a bone in his back. He's expected to miss 2-4 weeks of action.

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Sun, 11 Nov 2001 07:47:44 -0800

Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) and MLB Rob Morris (knee) will both be in the team's starting lineup today against Miami, according to Miami Dolphins.com.

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Fri, 09 Nov 2001 17:26:17 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts LB Rob Morris (knee) practiced on Friday, his second day in a row. He's expected to play this weekend. DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) returned to practice and it's likely that he'll play Sunday. OG Steve McKinney (head) received medical clearance to play on Thursday and practiced on Friday. Head coach Jim Mora said he'll play this weekend.

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Thu, 08 Nov 2001 20:08:20 -0800

John Clayton reports for ESPN Indianapolis Colts WR Jerome Pathon (foot) practiced Thursday and might be able to return Sunday. DE Chad Bratzke rested his sore ankle again, but he did the same last week and played.

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Fri, 02 Nov 2001 16:08:11 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) practiced Friday and should be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

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Thu, 01 Nov 2001 15:26:41 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) missed practice again on Thursday. The team plans to see how he feels on Friday. LB Rob Morris (knee) sat out of Thursday's workouts due to soreness in his knee, but he's expected to play. LB Sean Harris (neck) is out this weekend.

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Wed, 31 Oct 2001 15:47:51 -0800

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts WR Terrence Wilkins (chest) practiced again on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend. DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) didn't practice on Wednesday and he's currently day-to-day for the team. WR Jerome Pathon (sprained foot) missed practice again on Wednesday and is likely to miss his fourth-straight game.

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Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:04:57 -0800

The Indianapolis Star reports Indianapolis Colts WR Jerome Pathon (foot) did not practice Monday, and head coach Jim Mora said it was unlikely Pathon will play against the Bills. However, two other players that have been out due to injuries could return Sunday. WR/kick returner Terrence Wilkins (ribs) practiced Monday and probably will play against Buffalo. Also DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) was held out of practice Monday, but Mora said he expects Bratzke to be back on the practice field Wednesday and play.

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Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:46:40 -0700

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Mora said DE Chad Bratzke (sprained ankle) should be able to play in the team's next game. WRs Jerome Pathon (foot) and Terrence Wilkins (chest), who have both missed the last two games, will be questionable for the game.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2001 16:50:42 -0700

KcChiefs.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have declared WRs Jerome Pathon and Terrence Wilkins, DE Chad Bratzke, CB Rod Brooks, CB Raymond Walls, TE Joe Dean Davenport, LB Sean Harris and OG Rick DeMulling inactive for tonight's game against the Chiefs.

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Thu, 25 Oct 2001 16:41:53 -0700

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) will not play in tonight's game.

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Wed, 24 Oct 2001 09:27:49 -0700

John Clayton reports for ESPN Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Mora will wait until game time Thursday night to decide the status of DE Chad Bratzke (ankle) and WR Terrence Wilkins (chest). WR Jerome Pathon is expected to miss Thursday’s game against the Chiefs because of a foot injury.

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Mon, 22 Oct 2001 17:45:44 -0700

Q95 Radio reports Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke suffered a high ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Patriots. Head coach Jim Mora said Bratzke felt very good on Monday.

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Mon, 01 Oct 2001 11:31:04 -0700

The New England Patriots official site reports LT Matt Light had an outstanding game clearing room for RB Antowain Smith. Head coach Bill Belichick praised Light because the rookie held his own against Colts veteran DE Chad Bratzke.

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Sun, 30 Sep 2001 06:39:35 -0700

The Indianapolis Star reports Colts DE Chad Bratzke will wear a shield attached to his face mask to protect his right eye that was poked last week. He considers the shield a necessary inconvenience. "I prefer not to wear a shield because it's just different," Bratzke said. "You don't get the air you normally get. And when you hit someone, sweat gets on the shield."

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Thu, 20 Sep 2001 19:24:20 -0700

Colts.com reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Mora said DE Chad Bratzke (ribs) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play this weekend.

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Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:04:20 -0700

The Indianapolis Star reports four Indianapolis Colts players did not participate in Monday’s workout; including DE Chad Bratzke (ribs), OT Adam Meadows (shoulder), DE Mark Thomas (groin), and CB Rodregis Brooks (ankle). Meadows said he will play on Sunday, while Bratzke and Thomas could be ready.

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Fri, 14 Sep 2001 09:52:42 -0700

Phillip B. Wilson reports for the Indianapolis Star that Indianapolis Colts DE Chad Bratzke (ribs) was expected to be a game time decision this weekend had the Colts played. Bratzke said he was going to try and play but admitted it would have been tough. Head coach Jim Mora stated another week of rehab will help Bratzke's recovery but the team isn't sure yet if he'll be ready for the Bills in week three.

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