No he hasn't been released nor was a decision reached weeks ago
Jim Irsay"I love the Polian family and am grateful for the opportunity they gave me. Bill Polian got some heat from people for taking a chance on me and drafting me in the second round. He believed in me when many didn't. I owe a lot to him." --via Pat Angerer's Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/Patangerer#Colts calling a 5 o'clock news conference at the complex. Live coverage on @rtv6
Dave FurstGot a tip #JimCaldwell has been released, but one #Colts player tells me they've "been told nothing".
1260 WNDE host Jake QueryAnybody agree with my show rumor that PManning was throwing the football around today with Collie and Clark at the Colts complex?
Jon Michael Vincent, 1070 The Fan ESPN in Indianapolis.Statement by Dr. Robert Watkins following 5:00 p.m. conference call with QB Peyton Manning and the Colts medical staff: "X-ray and CT examination of the surgical area shows that the [neck] fusion performed in September has achieved firm fixation, Peyton will now be allowed to increase the intensity and breadth of his workouts as tolerated."
CBS RapidReports indicates Manning got positive report on surgery progressColts announce they have fired defensive coordinator Larry Coyer. Linebackers coach Mike Murphy promoted.
Via Pro Football TalkWe will never accept this kind of chronic losing...it's an unwelcome visitor,that we will not tolerate
Jim IrsayI've spoken to several former Colts people in recent weeks, and while none of them will go on the record -- many have non-disclosure agreements and fear public comment will hurt their NFL job prospects -- virtually all of them told me Chris Polian has been a toxic force who has brought this franchise to its knees for reasons other than Peyton Manning's injury.
Bob Kravitz, Indianapolis Star