Yesterday, wide receiver Reggie Wayne left practice 20 minutes before it ended after he pulled up while running a pass route, aggravating an existing injury, according to pool reporter Peter King. Colts coach Jim Caldwell said the injury was to the soft tissue below Wayne’s right kneecap and didn’t believe it to be serious.

Wayne was hampered by the injury throughout the season, but did not miss a game. He is listed as probable for tomorrow’s Super Bowl.

Defensive end Dwight Freeney sat out another day of practice as he continues to rest his sprained right ankle. He’s listed as questionable, as is cornerback Jerraud Powers, who was on the field for the first time since he injured his left foot against Baltimore in the divisional playoffs Jan. 16. Caldwell revealed that Powers had surgery the following week.

The only Saints player questionable is running back Lynell Hamilton (ankle).

Caldwell said he was pleased with the workouts this week. The Colts are expected to have a 40-minute walkthrough today.

“We get spoiled because we practice so well all year long,’’ Caldwell said. “Overall, these practices were right in line with what we’ve done all year, and we’re pleased.’’

Caldwell said there isn’t much else to do in preparation, so the team is treating the weekend like it would during the regular season.

“Nothing changes in terms of our meeting, the amount of time and things of that nature,’’ Caldwell said. “We sometimes get out of whack and think you have to do some things differently, a little extra time and things of that nature. We don’t believe that’s required. We try to keep things as close to normal as we possibly can.’’

“Had a lot of good friends and family that lived back there,’’ Payton said. “My brother and sister-in-law in Greenwood, just south of Indianapolis, and I think all of them were on the flight out here [Thursday] and probably were the only ones wearing Saints jerseys. But I consider that region home.

“Being from Illinois, you really, as you move from one state to the other, unless there was a sign that told you you were entering Indiana, you wouldn’t know it. So there has been a lot of people that I’ve met and am close with over the years there, and it’s still a pretty special place for me.’’

Thursday night was family night for Payton, who is from Naperville, Ill.

“I went out with my immediate family and in-laws and sisters and brother and just got something to eat and then got home and got some rest,’’ he said. “It’s really the one night to do it. So it’s a great experience for the family members. They can come down here and enjoy themselves, and the key is just managing the distractions as players and coaches and handling that the right way.’’

“I think there are real benefits to the league considering this as an option,’’ Goodell said. “I think the idea of playing in the elements is central to the way the game of football is played. I think being able to do that and celebrate the game of football in the No. 1 market could have tremendous benefits to the league going forward.’’

Goodell expects a competitive bid to be presented, but they “will be competing against some great cities also. It will be an interesting vote, but I will stand on the sidelines and watch.’’

Monique Walker can be reached at mwalker@globe.com.