INDIANAPOLIS — Rob Gronkowski still hasn't practiced with the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl, sidelined by a high left-ankle sprain four days before the game against the New York Giants.

"He's day to day," coach Bill Belichick said after Wednesday's practice. "He's getting better, but we'll just take it day to day."

The All-Pro tight end hasn't worked out with his teammates in Indianapolis. The Patriots practiced Monday and Wednesday and held meetings and film sessions Tuesday. Gronkowski also missed the last two practices in Foxborough, Mass., last week.

Gronkowski, who set an NFL season record for tight ends with 17 touchdown receptions, was hurt late in the third quarter of the 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 22.

He had worn a protective boot for a week until shedding it Monday. He said at Tuesday's media day his ankle was improving daily. But he wouldn't say if he would play Sunday.

Gronkowski did say the team is looking into a specialized cleat he could wear to make it easier for him to play.

It is widely assumed that Gronkowski will play. The bigger question figures to be the degree of his effectiveness, and even he acknowledged he's not sure how his time away from the practice field would affect him.

"I'm just staying at weight and doing what I possibly can do to stay in shape," he said.

Umenyiora fined $20,000

A Super Bowl mistake cost Osi Umenyiora roughly the price of a championship ring.

The Giants defensive end was fined $20,000 by the NFL after he missed a mandatory media session.

The Giants had perfect attendance for their first Super Bowl practice in Indiana.

Running back Ahmad Bradshaw, linebacker Jacquian Williams and receiver Hakeem Nicks all worked on a limited basis at the University of Indianapolis.

Irsay: Decision won't be rushed

INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay is putting the Peyton Manning decision on hold.

The Colts owner said he will monitor Manning's recovery from Sept. 8 neck surgery over the next month and may wait until the last possible moment to determine whether to pay the quarterback a $28 million roster bonus, redo the five-year contract he signed last summer or risk losing the four-time MVP as a free agent.

"It's two-phased. There's the medical aspect, as to whether he can play at a really high level and that's the only place he wants to be. Can he drill it in Foxborough in 10 degrees, 50 yards, that sort of thing," Irsay said. "The second issue has always been his health and the risks of going back onto the field. When the Super Bowl ends, he and I will continue to talk about it."

Notes

• The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission unveiled a plan for $124 million in improvements to the Edward Jones Dome in hopes of making sure the city doesn't lose another NFL team. The commission had faced a deadline to deliver the plan to the Rams, who lease the dome.

• Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen made the first hire for his new staff, bringing back Greg Knapp as the team's offensive coordinator. Knapp is a former offensive coordinator for the Seahawks.

• Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt pleaded guilty to a downgraded charge of disturbing the peace stemming from an arrest in Hoboken, N.J. He paid a $1,500 fine.