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It was rumored the 2005 first-round pick would change positions. “We’re pretty optimistic that Bob Sanders and Mike Doss will be healthy going into training camp,” coach Tony Dungy said. “If they are, my guess is we’ll leave (Jackson) at corner.” Jackson could start.

The two-year, $6 million offseason signing practiced ahead of rookie Nate Allen on Wednesday, though Allen is a good bet to supplant him by the start of the season. Quintin Demps doesn’t appear to be in the mix at free safety.

Jackson was a full participant, but almost all observers suggested he was nowhere close to 100 percent. That’s understandable considering Jackson is just six months removed from his latest knee surgery. Rookie Nate Allen is going to get every chance to win the free safety job.

Interestingly, Jackson is actually listed as ''questionable’’ on the injury report.

Shahin Farokhrany alleges he’s suffered permanent vision loss, mental and physical anguish after Jackson reportedly struck him with a bottle. In the past, Farokhrany has said he wouldn’t pursue legal action and didn’t suffer permanent damage.

The deal includes $4.350 million in guarantees. The physical former Michigan star has a great chance of starting from week one in Indianapolis. Because he could be targeted so often, he may be a decent fantasy cornerback this year.

Hall was injured during a kickoff collision with Texans DL Cedric Killings in Week 3. Several Colts sat out Wednesday’s practice, including Tyjuan Hagler (player decision), cornerback Marlin Jackson (quadriceps) guard Ryan Lilja (knee), but all are expected to play this week.

Daymeion Hughes and Tim Jennings will compete for nickel duties behind Hayden and left corner Marlin Jackson. Hayden, a second-round pick out of Illinois in 2005, was the hero of last season’s Super Bowl win over the Bears.

Jackson was sidelined during the third quarter of Sunday’s game with what was originally called a neck injury and didn’t return. The Colts fully expect Jackson to be available for normal duty against New England.