The Facts: Pollard was informed by team president Bill Polian and head coach Tony Dungy Wednesday morning he will not be retained under his present contract. Pollard, who joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 1995, caught 263 passes for 3,391 yards and 35 touchdowns in 10 seasons and long had been one of the team’s most popular players inside and outside the locker room.
Diehards Line:Polian and Dungy told Pollard to test the free-agent market, but if he does not receive an offer better than the Colts could give, he would be welcome in Indianapolis. Polian said he hopes Pollard eventually will again play for the Colts -- all that remains to be seen if that's in '05 or after. ...