Commissioner tells Colts to expect Super Bowl in Indy

Colts players liked what NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told them about the 2012 Super Bowl - he expects it to be played as planned in Indianapolis.

As for other discussion topics, well, let's just say there's plenty of time to work things out.

Goodell wrapped up his training camp tour Saturday by visiting the Colts at their new site, Anderson University, and was promptly peppered with questions from players about the uncertain labor situation.

"There were lots of questions, and I was really happy with what the players asked," Colts player rep Jeff Saturday said. "We (the NFLPA) tried to get as much information to them as possible, and these guys asked a lot of good tough questions."

Saturday, a four-time Pro Bowler, did not say how players responded to Goodell, but the commissioner stayed long enough that his scheduled news conference was delayed by about 40 minutes.

A possible work stoppage has become a hot topic around Indianapolis lately. With owners opting out of the collective-bargaining agreement, NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith fears owners intend to lock out players before the start of next season.

One reason for Smith's concern is that the television networks will continue to pay the owners next season regardless of whether games are played. Goodell explained that's not the whole story.

"I hear that, but nobody finishes the sentence," he said. "The money is obligated by the networks, but if the games are not played, they want the money back."

Still, concern over a potential lockout could force postponement or cancellation of the league's championship as has happened in Major League Baseball and the NHL.

Haynesworth finally passes test: After he passed the Washington Redskins conditioning test, Albert Haynesworth was in no shape to practice.

Haynesworth finally conquered the 300-yard shuttle runs Saturday and was allowed to take part in his first practice of training camp. But he had a huge wrap put on his left knee midway through the session and became a spectator again during the offense-vs.-defense team drills.

Haynesworth passed the test on the 10th day of camp, ending a daily soap opera that had overshadowed everything else at Redskins Park.

Around the league: Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith says the status of receiver Michael Jenkins' injured shoulder is still uncertain. Jenkins fell on his right shoulder during the Falcons' scrimmage at a local high school. - New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith says he hopes to return from a groin injury next week. The four-year veteran who shattered the team record with 107 receptions last season says doctors say that he only suffered a mild strain in practice Friday.