Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) pulls down Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck during the second quarter of their pre-season NFL football game in Indianapolis August 19, 2011. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Gary Brackett (L) of the Indianapolis Colts and Nick Hardwick (R) of the San Diego Chargers depart after a day of player representative meetings at the National Football League Players Association headquarters in Washington, July 20, 2011. NFL players and owners were reviewing a proposed collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday with a vote by the players possible later in the day as the two sides work toward ending a work stoppage that has exceeded four months. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS) 

New York Jets' Dustin Keller (2nd L) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett (L), Ken Hamlin (2nd R) and Antoine Bethea (R) in the second quarter during their AFC Wild Card NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, January 8, 2011. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) escapes Indianapolis Colts linebacker Pat Angerer (51) to score a touchdown as Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown (76) blocks Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Indianapolis November 1, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (L), Colts defensive back Kelvin Hayden (26) and Colts linebacker Phillip Wheeler break up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) in the end zone during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Indianapolis October 10, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (L) avoids being tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett (R) during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 3, 2010. REUTERS/Daron Dean (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Denver Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal (L) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts Jacob Lacey (C) and Gary Brackett (R) in their NFL football game in Denver September 26, 2010. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett laughs while stretching before the start of his team's NFL preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Indianapolis September 2, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts defensive ends Robert Mathis (L), Dwight Freeney (93), and Colts linebacker Gary Brackett talk during a break in practice at the team's training camp at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, August 9, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts linebackers Gary Brackett (L) and Philip Wheeler talk while moving between drill stations during practice at the team's training camp at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, August 9, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) is stopped short of the end zone on the fourth down by Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (58) as quarterback Drew Brees (9) watches in the second quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami, Florida, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) is stopped short of the end zone on the fourth down by Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (58), Eric Foster (68) and Clint Session (55) in the second quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami, Florida, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) is stopped short of the end zone on the fourth down by Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (58) and Clint Session (55) in the second quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami, Florida, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (L) is stopped short of the end zone on the fourth down by Indianapolis Colts Clint Session (55) and Gary Brackett in the second quarter during the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami, Florida, February 7, 2010. REUTERS/Scott Audette (UNITED STATES) 

Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (L), Raheem Brock (C), and Fili Moala walk onto the practice field at the Miami Dolphins training facility in Davie, Florida February 6, 2010. The Colts face the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts' Kelvin Hayden (R) runs beside teammate Gary Brackett (L) after intercepting a pass intended for New York Jets' Matthew Mulligan during the fourth quarter of the NFL AFC Championship football game in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 24, 2010. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New York Jets running back Thomas Jones runs past Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (L) and Daniel Muir (R) during the third quarter of the NFL AFC Championship football game in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 24, 2010. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (R) fails to catch a pass as he is defended by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett in the second half of their NFL Divisional playoff football game in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 16, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett in the second quarter of their NFL Divisional playoff football game in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 16, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) reacts after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (bottom) in the second quarter of their NFL Divisional playoff football game in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 16, 2010. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea (41) jumps on teammate, linebacker Gary Brackett (58) who holds up the football after intercepting a pass from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco late in the game that sealed the Colts win in their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland, November 22, 2009. Jacob Lacey (27) is at right. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Antoine Bethea (41) jumps on teammate, linebacker Gary Brackett (58) who holds up the football after intercepting a pass from Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco late in the game that sealed the Colts win in their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland, November 22, 2009. Jacob Lacey (27) is at right. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett celebrates a defensive play against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL football game in Indianapolis November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett stands on the team bench waving a towel after his team's victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in their NFL game in Indianapolis September 13, 2009. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Mewelde Moore (21) runs past Indianapolis Colts line backer Gary Brackett in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 9, 2008. REUTERS/ Jason Cohn (UNITED STATES) 

Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White leaps over Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett to score during the second half of their NFL football game at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee October 27, 2008. REUTERS/M. J. Masotti Jr. (UNITED STATES) 

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ruvell Martin is tackled by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) on a 17 yard pass gain in the second quarter of an NFL football game at Lambeau Field Green Bay, Wisconsin October 19, 2008. REUTERS/Allen Fredrickson (UNITED STATES) 

Chicago Bears kick returner Devin Hester (23) carries the ball between Indianapolis Colts defenders Marlin Jackson (28) and Gary Brackett during the first quarter of NFL play in Indianapolis September 7, 2008. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Chargers running back Michael Turner (L) breaks the tackle of Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett in the third quarter of their AFC Divisional NFL playoff football game in Indianapolis, Indiana, January 13, 2008. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES) 

Oakland Raiders Justin Fargas (C) is pulled down by Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (L) and Jeff Charleston in the first half of their NFL football game in Oakland, California, December 16, 2007. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES) 

Indianapolis Colts line backer Gary Brackett (58) tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller from behind during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland, December 9, 2007. REUTERS/Gary Cameron (UNITED STATES) 

San Diego Chargers Antonio Gates (C) has his touchdown pass broken up by Indianapolis Colts Bob Sanders (L) and Gary Brackett in the endzone during the first quarter of their NFL football game in San Diego November 11, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

Indianapolis Colts linebackers Tyjuan Hagler (56) and Gary Brackett (58) tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ike Hilliard during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Indianapolis October 7, 2007. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES) 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (R) celebrates with team-mate defensive tackle Raheem Brock after intercepting a pass from the Houston Texans in the second half of their NFL game in Houston September 23, 2007. In the background is Indianapolis Colts linebacker Rocky Boiman. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES) 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) hits Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) to stop the Titans drive during the closing seconds of the fourth quarter NFL football action at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee, September 16, 2007. REUTERS/M. J. Masotti Jr. (UNITED STATES) 

New Orleans Saints Reggie Bush (L) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (R) during their NFL game in Indianaoplis, September 6, 2007. REUTERS/Brebt Smith (UNITED STATES) 

Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (58) celebrates after a tackle on third down forcing the Chicago Bears to punt in the second quarter of the NFL's Super Bowl XLI football game in Miami, Florida February 4, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES) 

New England Patriots' Jabar Gaffney (L) celebrates a touchdown reception in front of Indianapolis Colts defender Gary Brackett (58) in the third quarter of the NFL's AFC Championship football game in Indianapolis January 21, 2007. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett (58) and Dexter Reid during the third quarter of play in their NFL football game at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 18, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson (32) fumbles the football after being hit by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) during the first quarter of their NFL game at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 18, 2006. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES) 

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (L) slides for a first down before being tagged by Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett during their NFL game in Denver, Colorado October 29, 2006. REUTERS/Mark Leffingwell (UNITED STATES) 

Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis (36) dives between Indianapolis Colts Gary Brackett (58), Mike Doss (20) and Nick Harper (25) to score a touchdown in third quarter play during the NFL's AFC Divisional playoff game in Indianapolis, January 15, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Segar 

San Diego Chargers' quarterback Drew Brees (L) throws under pressure from Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett during the second quarter of NFL play in Indianapolis, Indiana December 18, 2005. REUTERS/John Sommers II 

San Diego Chargers' quarterback Drew Brees (L) throws under pressure from Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett (R) during the second quarter of play in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 18, 2005. REUTERS/John Sommers II 

Indianapolis Colts linebackers Gary Brackett and Cato June (59) tackle Tennessee Titans running back Travis Henry (L) during the third quarter of NFL play at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis December 4, 2005. The Colts won the game 35-3, clinching a playoff spot and improving their record to 12-0. REUTERS/Brent Smith 

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Jason David reacts after intercepting a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, surrounded by team mates Mike Doss (20) and Gary Brackett (58), during the fourth quarter of NFL play at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis November 28, 2005. The Colts won the game 26-7. REUTERS/Brent Smith 

Pittsburg Steelers flanker Hines Ward (C) runs in for the touchdown between Indianapolis Colts' Bob Sanders (L) and Gary Brackett (R) during the first quarter of NFL play at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana November 28, 2005. REUTERS/Brent Smith 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett pulls Houston Texans quarterback David Carr (8) to the ground as Carr attempted to scramble and Colts defensive tackle Montae Reagor pursued from behind during the fourth quarter at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis November 13, 2005. Carr threw for 138 yards and a touchdown in the 31-17 loss to the Colts. REUTERS/Brent Smith 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (L) knocks a pass away from New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon in the third quarter of their NFL game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 7, 2005. The Colts won 40-21. REUTERS/Brian Snyder 

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Cato June (C) beats San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) to the goal line as he returns an intercepted Smith pass 24 yards for a score in the second quarter of a game in San Francisco, October 9, 2005. Also in on the play is Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58). The game was Smith's first regular season start after being the NFL's first pick in the last draft. REUTERS/Lou Dematteis 

Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap (top) is upended by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Cato June during the third quarter of their NFL game in Baltimore, Maryland, September 11, 2005. Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) is in background. The Colts defeated the Ravens 24-7. REUTERS/Joe Giza JG/Pn 

New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon (C) runs for a first down to the one yard line during the fourth quarter of their AFC Divisional playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxboro, Massachusetts, January 16, 2005. The Patriots scored one play later on a quarterback Tom Brady keeper and went on to win the game 20-3, to advance to the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers next week. Colts defenders Idrees Bashir (28) and Joseph Jefferson (29) and Gary Brackett (58) pursue. REUTERS/Mike Segar MS 

Indianapolis Colts defenders Gary Brackett (L), Joseph Jefferson (rear) and Bob Sanders (R) wrap up Jacksonville Jaguars kick returner Troy Edwards (with ball) at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, October 24, 2004. Jacksonville kicked a field goal late in the fourth quarter to win 27-24 REUTERS/Brent Smith BS/SV 

Denver Broncos' Shannon Sharpe (L) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' David Thornton (C) and Gary Brackett (58) during the first quarter of play in their Wild Card playoff game at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, IN, January 4, 2004. REUTERS/Brent Smith JPSII/SV 

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (C) scrambles for yardage past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett, in the third quarter December 14, 2003, at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won the game 38-7. REUTERS/Brent Smith BS/GN 

Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Gary Brackett (58) celebrates after a
game-ending interception by linebacker David Thornton (50) in the
closing seconds of the fourth quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium in
Orchard Park, New York on November 23, 2003. The Colts' handed the
Buffalo Bills their fourth straight loss, 17-14. REUTERS/Gary Wiepert

BM/GAC 

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Bobby Shaw (R) breaks down field after a
reception, attempting to get past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary
Brackett (C) and defensive back Mike Doss, at Ralph Wilson Stadium in
Orchard Park, New York, November 23, 2003. The play helped set up a
second quarter touchdown; their first in three games. REUTERS/Gary
Wiepert

BM/GN 

University of Miami running back Jarrett Payton (34) is stopped by
Rutgers University linebackers Gary Brackett (L) and Brian Bender
(obscured) in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Rutgers
Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, November 2, 2002. Miami scored 28
unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win the game, 42-17.
REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine

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University of Miami tight-end Kellen Winslow (L) out races Rutgers
University linebacker Gary Brackett (R) for a touchdown run after
catching a fourth-quarter pass from quarterback Ken Dorsey in their
NCAA football game at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey,
November 2, 2002. Miami scored 28 unanswered points in the fourth
quarter to win, 42-17. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine REUTERS

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