Reggie Wayne says he'll wait for new contract

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Reggie Wayne's contract issue apparently is no issue at all.

"If it was an issue, I wouldn't be here," the Indianapolis Colts five-time Pro Bowl receiver said Monday. "It is what it is. I've got about seven or eight months left on this contract. I guess we will wait until the season's over and figure out what the rest will be."

Wayne, along with defensive end Robert Mathis, boycotted all team-related functions last year before reporting to training camp. They withheld their services to show displeasure over the team's refusal to address their contracts.

Each again is at camp. Each is signed through this season.

Vice chairman Bill Polian said Mathis and Wayne will be priorities after this season.

"I've got to honor (the final year)," Wayne said. "Ain't that what they say? 'Honor your contract?' I'm honoring it, so go from there."
Wayne, 32, is in his 11th season. How much longer does he hope to play?

"Man, they've got to put me out. Take me out back behind the barn," Wayne said. "I haven't felt this good in years. I felt so good I cut all my facial hair.

"I feel young. I feel like the old 2001, 2002 Reggie."

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(indystar.com)