However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Freeney is likely to play.

Freeney was spotted on a golf cart during the Colts’ walkthrough yesterday, according to pool reporter Charles Robinson. He wore cleats and his right ankle was not wrapped, Robinson reported. Coach Jim Caldwell did not say anything about Freeney’s availability except that “he’s better than [Friday].’’

Colts cornerback Jerraud Powers (left foot) participated in a light workout for the second day and receiver Reggie Wayne returned to his normal duties a day after aggravating a minor knee injury.

Of the team’s week of preparation, Caldwell said, “We’ve done extremely well and been attentive. The [players] have been very, very focused and our practices have been sharp as well. Overall we’ve been moving in the right direction.’’

All of the Saints were present for a 45-minute walkthrough, according to pool reporter Ashley Fox. Cornerback Randall Gay, who missed practice Friday with an illness, was on the sideline. Saints coach Sean Payton said Gay had a cold but is expected to be available tonight.

Also, the status of running back Lynell Hamilton (ankle) will not be determined until today, Payton said.

“I’m excited, just excited,’’ Payton said after the walkthrough. “You get to this point and your concerns are always the scheduling and the logistics and the travel, and all of that was pretty smooth. So it’s good.

“It’s been two weeks already, so we’re ready to go.’’

Mudd, who played seven seasons for the 49ers and Bears, has a historical perspective appreciated by his players, and he shared some of that during the week. To end his career in a Super Bowl is special for Mudd, who watched the first Super Bowl from the stands.

“It was unbelievable,’’ Mudd said. “The buildup of the first one, and now every one is such a magnificent thing. Then to have that be your last game is pretty cool.’’

This season, Mudd led a group that protected prized quarterback Peyton Manning and helped the Colts develop a potent offense.

Center Jeff Saturday said Mudd’s impact is significant.

“Truth be told, it’s hard not to try and think about it with how much attention he has gotten over the past week or two, and we’ve been busting him up about it,’’ Saturday said. “He’s kind of an under-the-radar guy, but here lately everybody is talking about it, about him being gone and this being his last year.

“You can’t say enough about what kind of coach he is. He’s a fantastic coach. He’s kept us as one of the top groups every year that he has coached us. He demands excellence and efficiency on the offensive line.

“There is no give in him and I have a lot of respect for that. He calls everybody to play to their performance that he wants them to play at and he won’t accept anything less than that, and that’s made us the O-line we are.’’