Rigoberto Sanchez

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes and punter Rigoberto Sanchez for a conversation that begins with two of the longest-tenured members of the Colts' perspectives on the growth of the franchise over the last nine years (2:06). Rhodes and Sanchez explain their routine in practice and during games (4:43) and the certain nuances of their position (7:12) before getting into their memories of their first career tackles (13:08) and what the 2025 season has been like with the Colts' lack of punts (16:15). Rhodes also explains why giving back to veterans means so much to him (20:56) and Sanchez offers his perspective on how he's representing Mexico in the NFL (21:50).

Indianapolis Colts P Rigoberto Sanchez kicks a 56-yard punt against the Los Angeles Rams during Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season on September 28, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts P Rigoberto Sanchez punts for the first time in 259 days and the first time in the 2025 season in Week 3 on September 21, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez kicks a perfect punt that pins the Tennessee Titans which leads to lateral attempt ending.

The guys are staying home. A behind-the-scenes look at the moments before and after Michael Pittman Jr., Kenny Moore II, Zaire Franklin, Rigoberto Sanchez, Tyquan Lewis and Grover Stewart sign their new contracts with the Colts.

JJ Stankevitz and Matt Taylor are back on an episode of Overtime where they interview the Colts' free agents who signed their new contracts on the first day of free agency. In this episode, they sit down with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr, nose tackle Grover Stewart, cornerback Kenny Moore II, defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis and punter Rigoberto Sanchez. During the episode, the players talk about what their new contracts mean to them, how much they wanted to stay in Indianapolis, and the legacy they are trying to create as they aim to get the Colts back to the playoffs in 2024.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center following re-signing with the Colts.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez speaks on the importance of Latino Heritage Month.

Punter Rigoberto Sanchez meets with the media following Tuesday's training camp practice at Grand Park.

Punter Rigoberto Sanchez meets with the media Friday during the second week of Colts' OTAs.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez spoke with the media about how much it meant to join his team back on the field in Week 15 after having a cancerous tumor removed earlier in the season.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez spoke with the media about his excitement to return to practice after going through a procedure to remove a cancerous tumor and how he reacted when he originally found out about his diagnosis along with how much the outpouring of support meant to him and his family.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich shared his thoughts on Rigoberto Sanchez's cancer diagnosis that was announced today and the knee injury that Anthony Castonzo suffered in the team's Week 12 loss to the Titans.

Indianapolis Colts punter/kicker Rigoberto Sanchez spoke with the media about how it has been a complete group effort to have success in all phases of special teams during the 2020 season and what special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone bring to the unit on a daily basis.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez discusses losing veteran kicker Adam Vinatieri to injured reserve for the remainder of the season and how the special teams unit is working with Chase McLaughlin to get up to speed in week 15.

Punter Rigoberto Sanchez pins Pittsburgh Steelers down deep in own territory with help of Ashton Dulin.

On this week's edition of The "Reitz" Stuff, host Joe Reitz has two-thirds of the Colts special teams unit on the set this week. Punter Rigoberto Sanchez and long snapper Luke Rhodes join Reitz as the three discuss what Rhodes has in common with "The Slinky". Reitz also quizzes both on how well they know The GOAT, Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri.

Caroline Cann sits down with new Colts Special Teams Coordinator, Bubba Ventrone, to discuss the transition into his new role with the Indianapolis Colts.

Colts rookie punter Rigoberto Sanchez kicked for the University of Hawaii in college. Colts 365 host Caroline Cann takes Sanchez back to Hawaii....sort of, to find out what it was like kicking for the Rainbows over the rainbows, oh and discusses what is like learning from the most clutch kicker in NFL history, Adam Vinatieri.

Colts rookie punter Rigoberto Sanchez had big shoes to fill after Pro-Bowl punter Pat McAfee retired. 6 weeks into the regular season and he's lived up those expectation. Colts reporter Caroline Cann takes a look at the success he's found so far this year.

The Colts released Punter Jeff Locke and traded Long Snapper Thomas Hennessy on Monday. Colts Reporter Caroline Cann gets reaction from Adam Vinatieri about his partners on the 4th down army, Rigoberto Sanchez and Luke Rhodes.

As part of the Colts' Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Rigoberto Sanchez read Blue's Road Trip Through Indiana in Spanish to students at Theodore Potter School 74, a dual-language immersion school in Indianapolis.

Sanchez registered five punts for 271 yards in the Colts' 20-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Sanchez returned from an Achilles injury to post a career high 48.3 yards per punt average in 2023. 

While Sanchez could have been angry after missing the 2022 season with a torn Achilles, he used the time away to do some self-reflection.

The Colts added Matt Gay in free agency and are on track to get Rigoberto Sanchez back at punter for the 2023 season. 

Sanchez sustained a torn Achilles' while running during a Colts training camp practice last August, an injury that ended his 2022 season before it could begin. 

The NFL today announced that Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 7

Sanchez earned the honors for his performance in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins. 

The Colts brought in former Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro to push Rodrigo Blankenship, who's coming off a record-breaking rookie season in Indianapolis. Here's everything you need to know about the Colts' specialists heading into training camp. 

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez has been selected by his teammates as the recipient of the 2020 Ed Block Courage Award.

The Indianapolis Colts today officially began on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Houston Texans. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that punter Rigoberto Sanchez has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 14 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Left tackle Anthony Castonzo, linebacker Bobby Okereke and defensive tackle/end Tyquan Lewis, meanwhile, are questionable.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez today revealed a recent cancer diagnosis that will require a surgical procedure on Tuesday. Head coach Frank Reich said Sanchez and the team are "optimistic about the prognosis" and that "we're here supporting him and just praying for a speedy recovery."

Today, Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez posted the following to his Instagram account (@rjsanchez)

With the Indianapolis Colts set to begin training camp soon at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis, Colts.com previews the team's special teamers.

The Indianapolis Colts made a strong impression on Pro Football Focus when it came to special teams in their season-finale loss on Sunday to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also performed well at running the ball and stopping the run.

Although the Indianapolis Colts suffered a tough loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football in Week 12, they displayed a dominant run game that was recognized by Pro Football Focus. They also put left guard Quenton Nelson on their "Team of the Week," his fifth such appearance of the 2019 regular season.

Through half of the regular season, where do the top Indianapolis Colts players stand in regard to their Pro Football Focus grades?

Although the Indianapolis Colts lost, 26-24, to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, two of their cornerbacks landed on Pro Football Focus' "NFL Week 9 Team of the Week;" several other Colts players also graded well in the matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Denver Broncos, 15-13, on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, managing to secure victory in a defensive struggle. Pro Football Focus graded a handful of Colts players favorably in a winning effort.

The Indianapolis Colts tugged on all three phases of the game — offense, defense and special teams — to defeat the Houston Texans on Sunday. As a result, they had players from all three units well-represented on Pro Football Focus' Week 7 grades, including tight end Eric Ebron and wide receiver Zach Pascal making PFF's "Team of the Week."

Every number tells a story. Colts players tell the stories of their numbers, how they chose them, and what they mean.  

Despite a tough loss to the visiting Oakland Raiders in Week 4, Quenton Nelson and some of his Indianapolis Colts teammates were recognized by Pro Football Focus for their performances on Sunday.

Like most football wives, Cynthia Sanchez supports her husband, Rigo, behind the scenes. Unlike most football wives, she also supports him on the practice field - where she's become skilled at snapping footballs. 

With the Indianapolis Colts set to begin training camp soon at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind., Colts.com previews the team's special teamers.

On October 7th, the Indianapolis Colts held a Community Tuesday event to provide students at Theodore Potter School 74 with a book fair and a Colts Junior Football Camp to coincide with the school's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

View photos of punter Rigoberto Sanchez as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

View photos of punter Rigoberto Sanchez as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

Punter Rigoberto Sanchez re-signs with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his arrival, contract signing and press conference.

View photos of P Rigoberto Sanchez who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez from his 2023 season.

See some of the best images of Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez.