It appears as though legendary Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri will be sticking around.

Speculation that the four-time Super Bowl winner would retire brewed over the weekend after Vinatieri missed two kicks in Indianapolis’ win over the Titans, following three misses in Week 1.

After the Week 2 victory, Vinatieri made some ominous comments to reporters, stirring up the idea that the 46-year-old could be calling it quits amid his 24th NFL season.

Colts head coach Frank Reich, however, put those rumors to bed on Monday.

“Adam is our kicker,” Reich said on a conference call. “We have zero concern. He’s not only our kicker, he’s a key leader on our team.”

The Colts coach told reporters that the three-time Pro Bowler would kick for the team Sunday in its home opener against the Falcons. Reich referred to Vinatieri, who has been battling a knee injury since the middle of training camp, as an “instrumental leader” on the team.

It is leadership the 1-1 Colts need fast as they continue to recover from the unexpected retirement of quarterback Andrew Luck. Vinatieri, the oldest player in the NFL this season, being one for three on field goals and two for five with extra points isn’t exactly inspiring, and his bosses have definitely noticed.

“All our fans, like I, hurt with Adam, because no one hurts more than Adam does and it breaks my heart to see it because I know how hard he works. So of course it is a concern,” Colts owner Jim Irsay told reporters. “I can’t lie to you guys. Anyone would tell you it’s a concern. Adam, coach, [general manager] Chris [Ballard], everyone. Yeah, it’s a concern. This league is professional football. We all have to produce. The expectation is to win when you’re professional.

“So we’ve got to figure out where we’re at there. And see what coach and Chris think is the best direction, and I know Adam will be the most self-honest person of all. So we’ll just see where we’re at.”