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Peyton Manning | Quarterback

Team: Denver Broncos
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 230
Age / DOB:  (36) / 3/24/1976
College: Tennessee
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Peyton Manning (neck surgeries) is participating fully in Broncos OTAs.
Multiple reports claim Manning's velocity has returned, although we won't get a clear picture until preseason rolls around. OC Mike McCoy has indicated that his terminology will remain, while Manning has "bought in" to a drastically revised Broncos offense that has old Indianapolis elements. Manning has played 13 seasons in the NFL. His teams have finished in the top eight in pass attempts nine times, and not once has his offense ranked lower than 15th. May 24 - 12:45 AM

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Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Archie Manning believes Peyton Manning will take things "year to year" for the rest of his career.

"I think he's always done a good job of not taking his health for granted," Archie said of his son. "But after missing a season, I think he is going year to year.'' There is little "year to year" about Peyton's contract, as he will be guaranteed $20 million base salaries in 2013 and 2014 if he can pass a physical next March. It's no secret that Peyton's neck woes could end his career on a dime, but he's a likely candidate to keep slinging it until it's no longer physically possible.
Source: USA Today
Apr 23 - 11:16 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

The Broncos will square off against the Steelers in the first NBC Sunday Night Football game of the 2012 season.

The Peyton Manning effect is already being felt in Denver, where the Steelers' season ended in January. The AFC North will also reportedly be featured in the Monday Night opener, with the Bengals traveling to Baltimore. The rest of the NFL schedule will be released at 7:00 p.m. ET Tuesday evening.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 17 - 6:40 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

After working out with Peyton Manning this spring, Eric Decker says there's "no question" that Manning still possesses plenty of arm strength after multiple neck operations.

"The guy's still throwing the ball a long time, throwing it great, hitting you in the right spot," Decker said. "He's such a perfectionist. If he hits you in the belly button, he gets mad at himself for not hitting you in the chest. It's unbelievable to be around a guy who has those standards for himself." Decker isn't going to say anything negative about his new quarterback, but it's still positive news. Decker's stats could take off with Manning at the controls.
Source: ESPN.com
Apr 9 - 4:36 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Duke head coach David Cutcliffe, who has been directing workouts with Peyton Manning, says the quarterback is in "great shape, not good shape."

"He can make all the throws, his release times are perfect," said Cutcliffe. "His velocity is good. ... He could play a game. We've done it, we've simulated games, and he's done well. He's going to do nothing but get stronger and going to play up to his standards." Manning admittedly isn’t fully back yet, but signs seem to be point towards a successful return in 2012. His neck issues and age provide obvious risks, but Manning has the looks of a middle-of-the-pack QB1 in 2012 fantasy drafts.
Source: Denver Post
Mar 29 - 6:38 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

According to a report by SI.com's Peter King, the Redskins met with Peyton Manning for three hours after agreeing to a trade for the Rams' No. 2 overall pick.

It's not major news, as the Redskins were never going to sign Manning while also drafting a quarterback second overall. It is interesting, however, that Broncos czar John Elway noted Manning was "stunned" by the news of the trade, presumably because the Redskins had been on Peyton's short list. Manning confirmed to King that he holds Skins coach Mike Shanahan in high esteem.
Related: Redskins
Source: SI.com
Mar 27 - 8:06 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

According to one AFC scout, there was a "significant fall-off" in Peyton Manning's ability by the end of the 2010 season.

"He showed stiffness and lost athletic traits," said the scout. "... You could see it with his arm strength, too." Another executive said that while Manning's rotation and accuracy were fine, "there was enough there for concern" on velocity. This isn't exactly new information, as ESPN's Ron Jaworski stated the same opinion at the time. It's hard to tell how much of the loss was due to the neck injury that has since been repaired. The good news is Denver's supporting cast is actually superior to the one in Indy two years ago.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 27 - 7:29 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times reports Eagles coach Andy Reid wanted in on the Peyton Manning sweepstakes several weeks back.

Discussions never got beyond the initial stages because Manning didn't want to play against his brother two times per year in the NFC East. The Eagles may not be as sky-high on Michael Vick as they were this time a year ago, but it's one thing to explore a unique option and another entirely to change quarterbacks. Vick's $100 million contract ensures that he's going nowhere. Per Farmer, Reid was also willing to walk away from the Eagles if he wasn't granted more personnel control.
Related: Michael Vick, Eagles
Source: Los Angeles Times
Mar 23 - 11:00 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Peyton Manning confirmed Tuesday that he never got a "lifetime job offer" from Titans owner Bud Adams.

"Nah. It never came to that," said Manning. Tales of Adams' offer made waves in the national media, but it was a non-factor from the start. According to NFL rules, owners can't make any employment promises beyond what is in the contract. It would be circumventing the salary cap.
Related: Titans
Source: SI.com
Mar 20 - 6:16 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Speaking at his introductory press conference Tuesday, Peyton Manning said he "hopes" to be on the field for OTAs in April.

Manning insists he's been open with teams about his entire medical history. Although he's happy with his progress, Manning repeated several times that there's "no question" he still has work to do, and is "not where I want to be." Manning did say, however, that he could play this Sunday if needed -- just not at the level he's accustomed to playing. Manning realizes he doesn't have "14 years left," but plans on playing for a "long time."
Mar 20 - 3:40 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

The National Football Post's Andrew Brandt reports Peyton Manning will make $18 million in 2012 "without injury protection."

It's a leap of faith by the Broncos, but essentially means Manning's five-year, $96 million deal includes "only" $18 million in fully guaranteed money. The Broncos will be protected for injury beyond next season, as Manning must pass a March 2013 physical to guarantee $20 million base salaries in 2013 and 2014, while each year will include an injury waiver. Thus, it's essentially a one-year, $18 million contract with a March 2013 option to make it a three-year, $58 million deal. We wouldn't expect Manning to play beyond 2014.
Source: Andrew Brandt on Twitter
Mar 20 - 11:55 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

Broncos signed QB Peyton Manning to a five-year, $96 million contract.

The biggest free agent signing in NFL history is now official. The amount of guaranteed money is currently unknown, but the $19.2 million average annual value surpasses that of both the deal Manning signed with the Colts last summer and the four-year, $72 million extension Tom Brady signed in 2010. It's an historic amount of money for any player, but particularly for a 36-year-old who didn't play a snap in 2011. The Broncos will now go about surrounding Manning with more weapons and former confidants. First up is likely free agent C Jeff Saturday.
Related: Colts
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 20 - 10:57 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Broncos are hoping to finalize free agent Peyton Manning's contract in time to introduce him at a Tuesday press conference.

The sides were aiming to have a deal wrapped up by Monday evening, but negotiations have proven more complicated than expected. The move is in no danger of being derailed, however, and Manning should be introduced no later than Wednesday.
Related: Broncos
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 20 - 9:13 AM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

The Broncos and free agent Peyton Manning are still hoping to finalize a contract by the end of the night on Monday.

Broncos salary cap director Mike Sullivan and agent Tom Condon are working overtime to reach agreement on the finer details of the contract. The Broncos plan to introduce Manning at a press conference on Tuesday.
Related: Broncos
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Mar 19 - 11:15 PM
Peyton Manning - QB - Broncos

According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, the Broncos initially promised Peyton Manning a deal worth roughly $95 million over five years.

It's the framework all interested teams were working off of, and the key with the Broncos will be how the deal is structured. The contract will provide the Broncos with significant protection in the event Manning's neck woes resurface.
Related: Broncos
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
Mar 19 - 12:35 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Peyton Manning
2Caleb Hanie
3Brock Osweiler
4Adam Weber
RB1Willis McGahee
2Ronnie Hillman
3Knowshon Moreno
4Lance Ball
5Mario Fannin
GLB1Willis McGahee
2Lance Ball
3RB1Ronnie Hillman
2Lance Ball
FB1Chris Gronkowski
2Austin Sylvester
WR11Demaryius Thomas
2Andre Caldwell
3Mark Dell
4Jason Hill
5Gerell Robinson
WR21Eric Decker
2Brandon Stokley
3Matt Willis
4D'Andre Goodwin
5Eric Page
WR31Andre Caldwell
TE1Jacob Tamme
2Joel Dreessen
3Julius Thomas
4Virgil Green
5Cornelius Ingram
K1Matt Prater