Dwight Freeney
Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney missed his second straight practice on Thursday with a sprained right ankle. Freeney has been slowed all season with the injury.

However, coach Jim Caldwell said Freeney was "coming along" in his recovery but did not provide details. Team president Bill Polian has maintained Freeney will play in next week's Super Bowl.

Although injuries have lingered for most of the season, Freeney only missed two games all year. The Colts dynamic defensive end recorded 13.5 sacks in 2009.

According to reports, Freeney aggravated it late in the AFC Championship game against the New York Jets. He
always seems to be bothered by something, but the extra week off should have him fine for the Super Bowl. He will surely be counted on to try to slow Drew Brees and the lethal New Orleans offense.

In fact, the extra week will really be doing the Colts some good.

Starting cornerback Jerraud Powers sat out with a left foot injury after missing Sunday's AFC Championship Game with the injury. He should be ready to go for the Super Bowl.

Starting safety Melvin Bullitt was also added to the practice report with a knee injury Thursday. He did not practice and the Colts have not said which knee Bullitt hurt.

Safety Antoine Bethea was also limited in practice with a sore back.