Indianapolis — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay admitted to a past dependency on painkillers, but the team denied a report that he is being investigated for prescription drug fraud.
"Contrary to media reports, we have no reason to believe that Jim Irsay is the target of any investigation," Dan Luther, the team's general counsel, said Tuesday.
Indianapolis TV station WTHR reported earlier Tuesday that Irsay was being investigated by federal and local authorities for prescription drug fraud.
NFL official Greg Aiello said Irsay had discussed his problems with commissioner Paul Tagliabue and "voluntarily sought professional treatment to help overcome his dependency on certain prescription drugs. We have no reason to believe that Mr. Irsay is currently the target of any investigation," Aiello added.
Ravens' Lewis practices, might play against Miami
Owings Mills, Md. - Baltimore's Ray Lewis practiced Wednesday for only the second time since he partially separated his left shoulder Oct. 6 against the Cleveland Browns.
The odds are against it, but the middle linebacker would like to end a five-week run of inactivity Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
"I'm feeling OK. I'm not feeling the best," he said. "I don't even know if I'm going to play this week."
Russell on injured reserve
Davie, Fla. - Miami Dolphins reserve linebacker Twan Russell was placed on injured reserve Wednesday because of a knee injury and will miss the rest of the season.
Chargers' tackle Parker has triceps surgery
San Diego - San Diego Chargers offensive tackle Vaughn Parker had surgery to repair his torn left triceps muscle, and he'll miss at least two games.
Parker, a ninth-year pro who is the Chargers' most experienced offensive lineman, was hurt in Sunday's 28-24 loss at St. Louis. He had the operation on Tuesday.
Seattle's Jackson back
Kirkland, Wash. - Seattle receiver Darrell Jackson returned to practice Wednesday, almost three weeks after his frightening postgame seizure in the locker room following a victory in Dallas. Jackson, listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Denver, has gone through several neurological tests over the past two weeks.
McNair misses practice
Nashville, Tenn. - Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair missed practice Wednesday because of a sore big toe on his right foot.
Howard out for season
Detroit - Lions kick returner Desmond Howard will miss the rest of the season because of a neck injury. He was placed on injured reserve.
Cowboys lineman Allen returns to practice
Irving, Texas - Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Larry Allen returned to practice Wednesday, but the team isn't sure whether the seven-time Pro Bowler will play Sunday at Indianapolis.
Allen has missed the last three games because of a left ankle injury.
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