Colts' doctors confirm torn Achilles will end Robert Mathis' season
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}FILE - This is a July 3, 2014, file photo showing Robert Mathis of the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team. A person with knowledge of the injury tells The Associated Press that Mathis is expected to miss the entire season after tearing an Achilles tendon during a private workout last week in Atlanta. The person spoke Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, on condition of anonymity because the team had not confirmed Mathis' injury. (AP Photo/File) (The Associated Press)
Robert Mathis will miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles' tendon.
Mathis was injured during a private workout in Atlanta, less than two weeks after he started serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance enhancing drug policy.
Coach Chuck Pagano said the 33-year-old Mathis returned to the team complex earlier this week and team doctors confirmed their fears. Pagano said he believed Mathis was scheduled to have surgery Thursday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}His absence could be a major problem for the Colts (0-1), who struggled to pressure Peyton Manning in Sunday's season opener. Mathis set a franchise record and won his first NFL sacks title with 19 1/2 last season. The rest of the Colts combined for 22 1/2.
Indy hosts Philadelphia on Monday night.