Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning expects to start for the team against the Bears in Week One, according to Sports Illustrated. Manning, who underwent knee surgery in July, was activated Tuesday and went through a pregame workout with the team before the final preseason game Thursday night. "I don't really want to get into daily progress reports of how it went. But it was something that we decided to do last week," Manning said. "We're going to just keep progressing this weekend and going through next week. And hopefully, we can just keep feeling better." Indianapolis was 1-4 in the preseason. "Certainly I've been preparing for the season opener for some time from a film standpoint. It's good to get back out there on the field and do more physical activity," Manning said. "I feel I got in some good practices this week. I thought that was important."

Colts' Coach Tony Dungy said that he would be 'shocked' if quarterback Peyton Manning sat out the team's season-opener against the Bears, according to NFL.com. "I would be shocked if he's not there (a week from) Sunday," Dungy said. "He would have to have a dramatic setback. Right now, every step we've taken has been good." Manning had surgery to remove an infected bursa sac from his knee six weeks ago.

Jeff Saturday is weighing options that include playing with an injured right knee or undergoing surgery that could force the Indianapolis Colts' three-time Pro Bowl center to miss a good portion of the 2008 season. "Jeff is trying to determine the best course of action to take," Ralph Cindrich, Saturday's agent, said Tuesday afternoon. "He could have surgery, or he could strap it up and play."

Coach Tony Dungy said that the Colts have activated Peyton Manning on Tuesday, clearing him to begin practicing with the team. Manning had been on the physically unable to perform list since training camp opened after surgery to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee July 14.

Peyton Manning is expected to resume practicing with the Colts on Tuesday for the first time since having offseason knee surgery, according to The Indianapolis Star. He underwent a procedure to remove an infected bursa sac on his knee on July 14. "I think we'll ease him in and see how he practices and what he's able to do and we'll see from there," Coach Tony Dungy said.

Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning's short-term goal is to start for the team in their season-opener against the Bears in September, according to The Associated Press. "I've not really had a whole lot to say, to tell you the truth," Manning said. "As to when I'll be back on the practice field, that's still to be determined. Obviously, the sooner, the better for me. My goal is to be back for the first game." Manning had surgery to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee July 14, and attempted his first practice of the season Tuesday.

Peyton Manning has neither talked with the media nor been on hand for any practice sessions while he continues his recovery from July 14 surgery on his left knee to remove an infected bursa sac. "He's doing exactly what he thought he would do," Dungy said. "He's rehabbing, (regaining) the range of motion, doing what they're asking him to do." "He's throwing some. He's lifting. He's staying active. At some point, he'll get the OK (to practice)."

The Washington Redskins topped the Indianapolis Colts 30-16 in the annual Hall of Fame weekend game on Sunday night, according to The Associated Press. Rookie Colt Brennan threw a pair of touchdown passes in the second half to help Washington overcome a 13-9 halftime deficit. "Taking my first snap, I went to the line, took a deep breath and thought to myself, 'Just have fun out here tonight,' " Brennan said. "And I had a lot of fun." Peyton Manning did not play following minor left knee surgery.

Indianapolis receiver Marvin Harrison won't play in Sunday's Hall of Fame preseason game against Washington, according to The Associated Press. He has made a strong recovery from surgery on both knees but will watch the game from the sidelines as a precaution. The eight-time Pro Bowler injured his left knee early last season, causing him to miss eleven games. He also had surgery on his right knee during the offseason to clean out old scar tissue.