Indianapolis Colts cut Bob Sanders

The oft-injured Indianapolis Colts Saftey Bob Sanders has been released by the Indianapolis Colts. Colts owner Jim Irsay broke the news on Twitter this morning.

Sanders' injuries became a yearly occurance and he couldn't stay on the field. In the last three seasons, Sanders has played in just nine regular-season games, while missing 39.

Sanders, who turns 30 next week, was set to make $5.5 million next season.

Indianapolis Colts place franchise tag on Peyton Manning

In a move many people saw coming, the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly placed the franchise tag on quarterback Peyton Manning. According the Associated Press, the Colts have not announced the move, but it's a done deal.

Under the agreement of the franchise tag, Manning will be paid $23 million next season and the Colts will have exclusive rights to negotiate a future contract.

Manning, who will be 35 in June, is the only player in NFL history to win four league MVP awards. He also has one Super Bowl win and a Super Bowl MVP.

2012 NFL Super Bowl XLVI Odds

With the 2010-2011 NFL season now history, it’s time to start looking ahead to next season. Assuming there is a season this fall, it’s never too soon to start handicapping the race for next Super Bowl champion.

Less than 24 hours after the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, the 2012 Super Bowl odds have been released. And much to my surprise, the Packers are not the early favorites.

Here is the first look at the odds from Sportsbook.com:

New England -- 5:1
Green Bay -- 6:1
Pittsburgh -- 8:1
Baltimore -- 12:1
New York Jets-- 12:1
San Diego -- 12:1
Atlanta -- 15:1
New York Giants -- 15:1
New Orleans -- 15:1
Philadelphia -- 15:1
Indianapolis -- 18:1
Dallas -- 18:1
Chicago -- 18:1