Category Archives: Peyton Manning

Peyton leaves the Colts, but his impact will remain forever

We knew it was coming. But that hasn’t made it any easier for Colts fans, or anyone who had ever met the first-ballot Hall of Famer.

“We’re here to announce the conclusion of Peyton’s playing career with the Colts,” owner Jim Irsay said Wednesday in a news conference. Words I never thought I’d here.

Peyton Manning has meant the world to Irsay, the Colts, Indianapolis …

Gregg Williams’ bountiful defense provided the hit that may have caused Manning’s injury

After an investigation, the NFL has found that 22 to 27 New Orleans Saints defensive players had a bounty program in place, run by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams from 2009-2011.

This type of thing comes at no surprise because players make bets all the time, in every sport. What separates this was that it is tied to an organization and jobs are “successful,” if you …

What’s keeping the Peyton decision?

By now, everyone just wants it to be over with. Stay or go. Decide already.

Owner Jim Irsay is going to take the decision, whether to pay Peyton Manning his $28M option-bonus or not, down to the final hours. And for good reason.

First of all, there is no reason to rush to judgment on someone who has been the face of the franchise, and …

Dolphins fans campaign for Peyton Manning, put up billboard

It’s no secret that just about every team would love to sign Peyton Manning to their team, once released of course.

The Indianapolis Colts haven’t officially waived him yet but unless he takes a big, big pay cut, he will become a free agent by March 8. And probably the highest-profile free agent ever in NFL history.

A group of Dolphins fans in Miami have …

Manning may be cleared to play but plenty of questions remain

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that Peyton Manning has been “medically cleared to play.” It may sound like this is monumental news, but it’s really not.

This isn’t even ‘new’ news. Months ago, it was announced that Peyton’s latest neck surgery was successful and he had achieved firm fixation. This latest news is just an extension of that.

According to Mortensen, Dr. Robert Watkins, who …

Video: Tony Dungy cites Manning’s meticulous preparation

Former Colts head coach Tony Dungy retired in 2008 but he remains a vocal contributor to NFL talk, most notably on NBC. In Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI, Dungy has done hundreds of interviews, providing perspective on the big game, his old team and the status of Peyton Manning.

In addition to his football endeavors, he puts lots of time and effort helping those in …

Video: Jim Irsay responds to Manning rumor

Rob Lowe had the NFL buzzing after he tweeted that his people were telling him Colts quarterback Peyton Manning would retire.

The report was refuted by Archie Manning and Peyton’s agent, Tom Condon.

ESPN’s Hannah Storm was recently in Indianapolis and asked owner Jim Irsay about the rumor.

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A twitter circus during a busy Colts offseason

Rob Lowe blew up twitter today with this post:

“Hearing my fave, #18 Peyton Manning will not return to #NFL. Wow. #Colts”

Lowe is a Hollywood actor, currently on Parks and Recreation, among others. He’s also a good friend of Jim Irsay (pictured together) and Peyton Manning.

This isn’t the first twitter story concerning the Colts. Over the weekend, a couple Indianapolis media members reported …