INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -New England has deactivated three starters and running backs Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor for Sunday night’s game at Indianapolis.
The Patriots will be without defensive end Ty Warren, left tackle Matt Light and cornerback Shawn Springs. Also inactive are linebacker Eric Alexander and offensive linemen Rich Ohrnberger.
Center Dan Koppen will start.
Offensive linemen Tony Ugoh and Mike Pollak were healthy scratches for Indy.
The Colts’ other inactives are: kicker Adam Vinatieri, receiver Anthony Gonzalez, cornerback Kelvin Hayden, defensive back Aaron Francisco and tight end Tom Santi.
Rookie Curtis Painter will back up Peyton Manning after Jim Sorgi hurt his throwing shoulder in practice. Sorgi is the No. 3 quarterback.
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