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Injuries to Addai, Hart will likely lead to Colts signing backfield help

Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai is questionable for this week's game after sustaining a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens. The injury news surrounding backup running back Mike Hart is less positive.

2008 Statistics:
Carries: 62

Yards: 216

Yards per rush: 3.5

Addai left against Baltimore after he injured his hamstring during the first quarter. Colts coach Tony Dungy was non-committal toward the injury on Monday, after saying Addai appeared "OK" during his postgame news conference on Sunday.

"I don't know how that will play out this week," Dungy said.

Hart, the Colts' third-string back, could miss significant time after injuring his right knee in the second quarter.

"It looks like it could be significant," Dungy said. "I'm always hesitant to say that, but it really does look like it's going to be awhile on Mike."

Dungy says Hart will have an MRI exam, and his prognosis could leave the Colts with only one healthy back, Dominic Rhodes. Dungy indicated the Colts will likely sign another running back this week, which could be undrafted rookie Chad Simpson, who is now on the practice squad.

The Colts also could get two starters back this week, left guard Ryan Lilja and outside linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, who have been on the physically-unable-to-perform list since training camp.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

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