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Stray kicks fuel bogus Vinatieri retirement rumor

Speculation ramped up after Sunday's game when Vinatieri told reporters he'd have something to tell them about his performance the next day.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Adam Vinatieri says he just needed extra time to clear his mind Sunday night after missing two more extra points in the Indianapolis Colts' victory at Tennessee but he never contemplated retirement.

Speculation began swirling around the NFL's career scoring leader following an unusual postgame situation.

After leaving the locker room before taking questions, Vinatieri told a couple of reporters on his way to the team bus he would talk Monday. When reminded Colts players do not typically meet with reporters on Mondays, Vinatieri reiterated he would speak Monday.

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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri reacts to missing his second extra point of the game against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a game on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.

Some thought that meant the 46-year-old Vinatieri might be ready to leave the game after 24 seasons.

But Vinatieri says he simply needed time to calm down after a second straight rough game.

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