ATLANTA -- John Smoltz has said that he'll be content if he never throws another pitch. Now, just two days after he attempted to alleviate stress on his shoulder with a move to the bullpen, the Braves veteran pitcher finds this to be a more defined possibility.

The Braves have scheduled an 11:30 a.m. ET news conference at Turner Field and at that time, they are expected to discuss Smoltz's future. There has been talk that he will need to undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder.

Georgia faced a 13-point deficit at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but battled back to outscore the Storm 28-14 and come away with a 56-55 win. As time expired, QB Chris Greisen rushed off right end for the touchdown and K Carlos Martinez came in to split the uprights on the game-winning PAT. Greisen completed 31 of 39 passes for 286 yards with four touchdowns and added two carries for two yards and one score in the victory. Greisen’s top target on the night was WR Carl Morris who hauled in 15 catches for 157 yards with three touchdowns and was named Offensive Player of the Game for his efforts.

If the Soul beat the Force and the Tampa Bay Storm lose to the New Orleans Voodoo on Friday, May 9, Philadelphia can clinch a spot in the playoffs, marking its third consecutive playoff appearance.

"The time has come for me to take a break and fully evaluate my future plans," said Knight in the release.

Five months after Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick was sentenced to prison for his involvement in dog fighting, Gov. Sonny Perdue signed legislation Tuesday stiffening Georgia's dog-fighting laws.