The Facts:
Following up on
an ongoing story. ... Manning, on hand but for the first time in 16 years not physically participating in the Manning Passing Academy, conceded that the neck surgery he had May 23 to correct a bulging disk and the NFL lockout rules have put him in a "cautious" mode on being physically active. "The lockout didn't allow me to work my (Colts) therapist, Erin Barill, and I'm just not comfortable taking any chances with this thing," Manning said.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Manning said he had "no idea" when he will be able to participate in training camp until he gets an assessment from Barill. He has been rehabbing with other therapists. In case you missed it, Manning, 35, is rehabbing from his
second neck-related surgery in 15 months. The two procedures were not related, according to Manning. Manning has done some light throwing but his cautious approach during his six weeks of current rehab has left him frustrated with the prohibitions imposed by the NFL during the owners' lockout. The veteran gave no indication that he would miss the start of the 2011 regular season, but clearly left the impression that his training camp participation is an "unknown" after the lockout. ... Stay tuned. Given Manning's well-known habit of working closely with his wideouts in order top keep their timing hones, Fantasy Football owners will obviously want to monitor his progress closely once camp opens.
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