Mike Wells, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Joe Reitz to start at guard against the Redskins

INDIANAPOLIS -- With Hugh Thornton expected to miss Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins because of a knee injury, Joe Reitz will start at guard, according to a source.

Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano said during his media portion on Wednesday that they'll choose either Reitz or Xavier Nixon to start, but the decision has already been determined.

Thornton injured his knee against the Jaguars. Nixon initially replaced Thornton in the lineup before A.Q. Shipley, who lost his starting center position earlier this season, took over at the position.

The Colts can start Reitz at guard because right tackle Gosder Cherilus returned to practice Wednesday and is expected to play Sunday after missing last weekend's game with a shoulder injury. Reitz started at right tackle against the Jaguars.

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