The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... As of Wednesday afternoon, Warner had not informed the Cardinals of his decision, and the team has not announced the timing of a press conference. But Warner's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said "there will probably be a press conference on Friday."

Diehards Line:Bartelstein wouldn't reveal Warner's decision. "That's for Kurt to say," he said. Warner, 38, is expected to retire after 12 seasons, including the last five with the Cardinals. In addition to ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora both reporting retirement is imminent, Republic staffer Kent Somers cites a friend who talked with Warner after the Cardinals lost to the Saints in the playoffs said "it sounded like he was done." We'll remind you that CBSSports.com's Clark Judge is reporting Warner may have had a change of heart. ... Whatever the case, we'll continue to follow up as developments warrant through Friday's announcement.