Bob Sanders (Football)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Often-injured safety Bob Sanders has been released by the Indianapolis Colts, the team said Friday.

The chase: Improved run defense keeps Colts' playoff push churning at full steam. It's the final week of the regular-season and the Colts have suddenly become a team on the run.

Colts put S Bob Sanders on season-ending injured reserve again. Colts safety Bob Sanders will not play again this season after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Powers out: Broken arm costs depleted Colts' defense another key starter. Colts cornerback Jerraud Powers is expected to miss an indefinite number of games after having surgery on his broken right forearm.

Colts will keep Collie, Sanders on sideline, but hope to get Addai back for practice. Colts receiver Austin Collie will not play Sunday night against San Diego.

Colts willing to share blame after latest loss, but more concerned with making amends. For the second time in three weeks, Peyton Manning nearly led the Colts to a comeback win on the road.

Injuries can't keep Patriots and Colts from staying atop their divisions. One by one, the injuries piled up for the Colts and Patriots.

Tough road: Indianapolis trying to survive New England, San Diego before getting healthy. The Colts never expected this November to be easy, not with road games against the Eagles and Patriots and a visit from the Chargers.

Colts coach says WR Austin Collie 'doing fine' but status for Bengals game remains uncertain. The Colts expect receiver Austin Collie to be just fine, eventually.

Agent: Colts' Session finsihed Texans game with dislocated elbow, broken forearm. A broken arm and a dislocated elbow couldn't prevent Colts linebacker Clint Session from finishing Monday night's game against Houston.

Indianapolis uses 3rd straight win to get back on top of AFC South. Jim Caldwell usually lets the Colts' veterans speak their minds.

Colts' Collie still not sure how much time he'll miss after thumb surgery. Austin Collie's injured right thumb could keep him off the field a few more weeks.

The replacements: Francisco, Angerer latest in long line of backups that help Colts win. Two weeks ago, Aaron Francisco was just hoping to land another NFL job.

Colts LB Brackett, Redskins DL Haynesworth, LB McIntosh, RB Portis inactive Sunday night. Starting middle linebacker Gary Brackett was inactive for the Indianapolis Colts' game Sunday night against the Washington Redskins, who were without defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth and linebacker Rocky McIntosh.

Decimated defense? Colts lose Sanders' replacement for rest of season with shoulder injury. The Indianapolis Colts' already beleaguered defense took another hit Tuesday.

Indianapolis tries to look beyond costly miscues, but 2-2 record remains stark reminder. The Indianapolis Colts would like to forget about all those missed opportunities in Jacksonville.

Gonzalez, Sanders, rookie LB Conner to sit out for Colts vs. Jacksonville on Sunday. Colts officials say linebacker Kavell Conner has had surgery to repair a fractured left foot and will miss Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

Colts find new replacements to overcome injuries, keep winning on backup plan. Colts coach Jim Caldwell has the perfect backup plan. All he does is put in the next guy and get the same results.

Addai, Brackett join expanded list of injured starters sitting out Wednesday's practice. Running back Joseph Addai and defensive captain Gary Brackett have missed Colts practice.

Bullitt ready for familiar role for Colts _ filling in for injured Bob Sanders at safety. Melvin Bullitt has been here before.