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Sunday, February 7, 2010, 4:46pm

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

Colts DE Dwight Freeney active and starting.

Super Bowl XLIV inactives
Sunday, February 7, 2010, 4:45pm

nfl.com - [Full Article]

New Orleans Saints inactives:

WR Adrian Arrington, TE Darnell Dinkins , RB Lynell Hamilton , TE Tory Humphrey , G Jamar Nesbit, DE Paul Spicer, LB Anthony Waters


Indianapolis Colts inactives:

DE Ervin Baldwin, TE Colin Cloherty, WR Samuel Giguere, DT John Gill, DT Fili Moala, G Mike Pollak, OT Michael Toudouze, K Adam Vinatieri

Sunday, February 7, 2010, 11:18am

Denver Post - [Full Article]

In his first interview since the Broncos faded from a 6-0 start to an 8-8 finish, Pat Bowlen, the team's owner since 1984, addressed his club's hot-button issues with The Denver Post on Super Bowl eve Saturday.

Bowlen said he would like star receiver Brandon Marshall to remain with the Broncos, but wouldn't block a trade if rookie coach Josh McDaniels feels it would benefit the team. Bowlen revealed the plan is for Kyle Orton to remain the Broncos' quarterback, but the team hopes to select another quarterback in the upcoming draft.

Saturday, February 6, 2010, 9:34pm

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

Dwight Freeney watched the Colts' final Super Bowl practice from a golf cart, and it's still uncertain whether he will play in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell said Freeney had improved from Friday to Saturday but declined to say whether the star would play against the Saints.

Freeney's ankle was not wrapped and he did not receive treatment during the 40-minute walkthrough.

Star receiver Reggie Wayne also seemed to ease concerns about his possible absence Sunday, returning to practice one day after aggravating a season-long right knee injury. Wayne left Friday's practice 20 minutes early, and Caldwell sounded confident that Wayne would play Sunday.

Indy's only other starter trying to recover from an injury is cornerback Jerraud Powers. He returned to practice Friday, nearly three weeks after having surgery to repair a fracture in his left foot, and did light work Saturday.

Saturday, February 6, 2010, 9:31pm

Pro Football Talk - [Full Article]

Randall Gay sat out Saints practice for a second straight day Saturday with a cold, but should be ready for the Super Bowl, according to coach Sean Payton.

The Saints concluded their practice work for the weak with a quick walkthrough practice. Gay is one of the team's extra defensive backs and figures to get plenty of snaps against the Colts' pass-heavy attack. He watched practice from the sideline Saturday.

Fourth running back Lynell Hamilton sat out the walkthrough as well; he hasn't practiced all week and looks unlikely to play.

Freeney to play "barring any setbacks"
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 2:40pm

Adam Schefter on Twitter - [Full Article]

Colts DE Dwight Freeney likely to play tomorrow. He'll test ankle in pregame. Barring any setbacks, Freeney will play.

Torry Holt will be released by Jaguars
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 10:59am

jacksonville.com - [Full Article]

Wide receiver Torry Holt and offensive tackle Tra Thomas, two veteran free agents who were signed last year, won’t be returning to the Jaguars next season.

The Jaguars can’t make the moves official until next week because players can’t be waived before Monday, but the players were given advance notice because they both hope to continue their careers, and the Jaguars want to give them time to find new teams.

Holt, 33, was the Jaguars’ third-leading receiver with 51 catches for 722 yards this season.

Thomas started three games, two against Tennessee. He replaced Eugene Monroe, who was ill, for the first Tennessee game.

Colts Super Bowl injury report - FRIDAY
Friday, February 5, 2010, 6:08pm

colts.com - [Full Article]

Reggie Wayne was limited in practice Friday after aggravating a knee, but is probable to play. The injury is not considered serious.

As expected, DE Dwight Freeney did not practice. He remains questionable.

DB Jerraud Powers returned to limited practice after missing practice earlier in the week and is also questionable.

Everyone else was a full participant Friday.

Colts Friday Injury Report:

Probable:

RB Joseph Addai (shoulder), DB Antoine Bethea (back), LB Gary Brackett (knee), RB Donald Brown (foot), DB Melvin Bullitt (knee), OT Ryan Diem (knee), DB Aaron Francisco (hand), RB Mike Hart (ankle), DT Antonio Johnson (shoulder), OT Charlie Johnson (foot), OG Ryan Lilja (back), DE Robert Mathis (shoulder), OG Jamey Richard (shoulder), K Matt Stover (left calf), TE Jacob Tamme (ankle), OT Tony Ugoh (knee), K Adam Vinatieri (right hip),
WR Reggie Wayne (knee)

Questionable:

DE Dwight Freeney (ankle), DB Jerraud Powers (foot)

Wayne (knee) probable, not considered serious
Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:36pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

Receiver Reggie Wayne hurt his knee late in Friday's practice, but is listed as probable in the team's final injury report. Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell said Wayne hurt the fat pad in his right knee, but the injury isn't considered serious.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:16pm

Newark Star Ledger - [Full Article]

Giants RB Brandon Jacobs back underwent surgery last month to repair a partially torn meniscus that hampered him all season. Looking back, he realizes he should have had the injury repaired after it occurred in in the opener against the Redskins.

"I would’ve got it done Week 1, missed four or five weeks and came back and played," Jacobs said at the Super Bowl media center.

So what did he learn from trying to play through it?

"Not to play hurt," Jacobs replied. "If something happens to you, no matter what it is, go and get it taken care of. Because things aren’t going to get better."

Saints Super Bowl injury report - FRIDAY
Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:15pm

NFL.com - [Full Article]

The Saints issued their final injury reports Friday before Super Bowl XLIV. For New Orleans, DE Will Smith (groin), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) and S Pierson Prioleau (quad) participated fully in practice after being limited earlier in the week. They are all listed as probable.

CB Randall Gay (foot/illness), who has been limited all week, didn’t practice Friday, but is still probable for Sunday.

The only player on the Saints’ roster listed as questionable is reserve RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle), who hasn’t practiced all week.

Saints Friday injury report:

Probable:
CB Randall Gay (foot/illness); CB Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring); DE Bobby McCray (back/ankle); S Pierson Prioleau (quad); WR Courtney Roby (knee); S Darren Sharper (knee); TE Jeremy Shockey (knee); DE Will Smith (groin); T Zach Strief (shoulder); LB Jonathan Vilma (knee); T Jermon Bushrod (thumb); LB Jonathan Casillas (ankle); TE Darnell Dinkins (foot); G Jahri Evans (foot); LB Scott Fujita (knee); CB Jabari Greer (groin); WR Robert Meachem (ankle); WR Lance Moore (ankle); CB Tracy Porter (knee)

Questionable:

RB Lynell Hamilton (ankle)

Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:13pm

Peter King on Twitter - [Full Article]

Colts DE Dwight Freeney missed practice again as expected. Jerraud Powers was limited.

Wayne leaves practice early; not a 'big story'
Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:12pm

Peter King on Twitter - [Full Article]

Reggie Wayne left practice early; aggravated knee injury. Don't see it as a big story.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:10pm

Boston Globe - [Full Article]

Rather than name a defensive coordinator to replace Dean Pees for the 2010, Patriots coach Bill Belichick will involve himself more directly in the team's defensive planning and play calling.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:09pm

Chicago Sun Times - [Full Article]

Rod Marinelli has been promoted to Bears defensive coordinator/assistant head coach.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 5:07pm

Baltimore Sun - [Full Article]

Ed Reed said the nerve impingement in his neck has gotten worse, the Pro Bowl safety told the NFL Network at the Super Bowl on Friday. He reiterated that he remains undecided on whether he will return to the Ravens or retire.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 1:49pm

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

Indianapolis coach Jim Caldwell sounded optimistic Friday that defensive end Dwight Freeney could play against the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's Super Bowl.

"He's trending in the right direction," Caldwell said at his final pre-Super Bowl news conference.

Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:24am

NFL.com - [Full Article]

While Chad Ochocinco 's offer to join the Bengals is tempting, Terrell Owens said he's open to staying with the Bills.

"I would like to be a Bill under the right circumstances," Owens said. "I want to compete for a Super Bowl. If the neccessary pieces are put in place for that to happen, then I'll be there."

Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:22am

ESPN.com - [Full Article]

A final decision on coach Tom Cable’s status still has not been made.

“We are still meeting and examining everything,” Oakland senior executive John Herrera said. “We never said that coach Cable will not return. That has all been media speculation from the beginning. If there is a change, we'll let people know."

Friday, February 5, 2010, 10:21am

Nashville City Paper - [Full Article]

Any plans Chris Johnson has for a renegotiated contract are “premature,” according to Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher.

“We’ve done things prior to players going into the last year of their contract. For me to come out right now, it’s way too premature to say we have any intention of doing anything for CJ,” Fisher said.