Anthony Gonzalez Denies Report That He Reinjured Ankle

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INDIANAPOLIS - If Anthony Gonzalez has had a setback, it's news to him.

Gonzalez, the Colts' wide receiver who has been out since Week 1 with a high-ankle sprain, said Monday he was aware of a report over the weekend that he had reinjured the ankle, but said as far as he knew, there was no truth to it.

"I saw that little report," Gonzalez said. "I have no idea what that is. No tweaking. Nothing. I have no idea where it came from."

Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Monday he was unaware of any such occurrence, and Gonzalez said he would be surprised if he doesn't play next Monday when the Colts host the Houston Texans.

"I'm very optimistic," he said. "I feel really good, I'll say that."

Gonzalez, a fourth-year veteran, said he received phone calls when the report surfaced.

"The guy didn't make it up -- I'm sure somebody told him," Gonzalez said. "Whoever that is told him a lie, though -- so whatever. ... I have no clue where it came from. I really have no idea. I didn't tell anybody that.

 

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