February 2, 2012

A spokesman for Dr. Robert Watkins sent a one-paragraph email to
reporters late Thursday night after ESPN first reported that Colts'
star had been cleared to play.
The Colts contend it is nothing new because Manning was cleared
to practice in December, a move that would have also allowed him to
start playing again. But it backs up Manning's contention from
earlier this week that his recovery from September neck surgery is
on schedule.
Manning has been throwing for at least two months and told
reporters earlier this week that he was throwing with teammates
Tuesday. But team doctors must still give Manning the OK, and it's
unclear if or when that will happen.