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Colts Stuffer McFarland May Miss Season

Tackle's knee injury a major blow to Super Bowl Indy's defense

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(Newser) – The Colts defense may have suffered a serious setback yesterday: Defensive tackle Anthony McFarland announced that he suffered a major knee injury in training camp and may be sidelined for the entire season. The 300-pound McFarland, a cornerstone of the reigning champions' D-line, apparently tore a patella tendon at camp.

McFarland went in for an MRI Saturday that Tony Dungy called "precautionary," but the test turned up severe damage, the Indy Star reports. The Colts were the pits on run defense last regular season, but McFarland's line put in a memorable performance in the playoffs, particularly in their Super Bowl victory over the Bears. McFarland's absence will render the line younger and smaller.

Quincy Carter gets away from Anthony McFarland
Quincy Carter gets away from Anthony McFarland   (Getty Images)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) gets a pass off in the first quarter as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) and defensive tackle Anthony McFarland (92) apply pressure in a football game in Irving, Texas, in this Nov. 19, 2006, file photo. The Cowboys won 21-14, making Romo...
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) gets a pass off in the first quarter as Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) and defensive tackle Anthony McFarland (92) apply pressure in a football...   (Associated Press)
Anthony McFaralnd surrounded by teammates.
Anthony McFaralnd surrounded by teammates.   (Getty Images)
Anthony McFarland celebrates the Colts Superbowl victory.
Anthony McFarland celebrates the Colts Superbowl victory.   (KRT Photos)
Anthony McFarland, shown May 19, 2004, in Tampa, Florida, is moving positions with the Buccaneers to take the one formerly held by Warren Sapp, raising McFarland's visibility.
Anthony McFarland, shown May 19, 2004, in Tampa, Florida, is moving positions with the Buccaneers to take the one formerly held by Warren Sapp, raising McFarland's visibility.   (KRT Photos)
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