Peyton Manning
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Broncos Unveil Ring of Fame
Denver honored Manning with induction into the Broncos Ring of Fame, recognizing his 4-year tenure that included records and a Super Bowl victory.
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Hall of Fame Induction
Manning was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, celebrated for 5 MVPs, 14 Pro Bowls, 7 first-team All-Pros, and two Super Bowls.
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Super Bowl 50 Champion
Manning capped his career with a 24-10 win over the Panthers in Super Bowl 50, retiring afterward as a two-time champion despite a down year (2,290 yards).
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All-Time Passing Yards Leader
Manning broke Brett Favre's record for career passing yards (71,940), reaching the milestone in Week 17 against the Bengals. Fifth Pro Bowl selection with Denver.
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Dominant MVP Season
Manning shattered records with 55 TD passes, 5,477 yards, and a 115.1 rating, winning his fourth MVP, First-Team All-Pro, and leading Broncos to Super Bowl.
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Released by Colts, Signs with Broncos
After 14 seasons, the Colts released Manning due to his injury recovery; he signed a 5-year, $96 million deal with the Denver Broncos days later.
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Injured Neck Surgery
Manning underwent multiple neck surgeries, including a fused vertebrae procedure, causing him to miss the entire 2011 season for the first time in his career.
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Record Contract Extension
Signed a record 7-year, $98 million extension with the Colts, the richest in NFL history at the time, solidifying his status as the franchise cornerstone.
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Super Bowl XLI Champion
Manning led the Colts to a 29-17 victory over the Bears in Super Bowl XLI, earning MVP honors with 247 yards and a TD pass. Third MVP award that season.
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Record-Setting Season
Manning set NFL single-season records with 49 TD passes and a 121.1 passer rating, earning his second MVP, First-Team All-Pro, and Pro Bowl nod.
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First MVP Award
Manning led the NFL with 4,267 passing yards and 29 TDs, capturing his first of five NFL MVP awards while leading the Colts to the playoffs.
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Rookie of the Year
Manning threw for 3,739 yards and 26 TDs in his rookie season, earning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and his first Pro Bowl selection.
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Drafted by Colts
Peyton Manning was the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, selected out of the University of Tennessee after the team passed on Ryan Leaf. Signed a 6-year, $47.23 million contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peyton Manning
How does Daniel Jones compare to Peyton Manning?
Daniel Jones starting for the Colts in 2026? That's like handing the keys to Peyton's old Ferrari to a guy who's still learning the clutch—Jones has zero Super Bowls, 10,500 yards shy of Peyton's 71,940, and none of the 539 TDs that defined Indy. Peyton engineered four straight 12-win seasons as a rookie; Jones is scrapping for relevance. Legacy gap? Mile wide.
Is Peyton Manning in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Peyton Manning's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame—no plaque in Canton yet, despite the five MVPs, 71,940 yards, and that one ring with Indy. Voters love their drama; maybe they're waiting for Eli to nominate him personally. Kid's stats scream first ballot, but the bust sits in storage.
What is Peyton Manning doing now in 2026?
In 2026, Peyton's owning a slice of Denver's new NWSL squad debuting this year—minority investor with Rob Cohen's crew, dropping $110 million expansion fee vibes, complete with a $200 million stadium dream. He's back as Honorary Chair for the Special Olympics Airlift and running the Manning Passing Academy June 25-28 in Louisiana. Brotherly soccer rivalry with Eli brewing.
How would Peyton Manning perform in today's NFL?
Peyton would carve up today's NFL like a Thanksgiving turkey—modern rules banish defenders from his face, letting that pre-snap genius audibilize defenses into pretzels. His 55.59 career rating? In this pass-happy era with no bump-and-run, he'd shatter his own 5,477-yard record from '14. Broncos Super Bowl proved he adapts; imagine no-contact pockets.
How does Peyton Manning compare to Johnny Unitas?
Peyton edges Johnny Unitas by a hair—55.59 passer rating to Johnny's 54.89—but both owned the Colts horseshoe like no one else. Unitas slung it in leather helmets to win titles; Peyton diced modern zones for 539 TDs. Peyton's the surgeon, Johnny the street fighter; together, they're Indy's twin towers of terror.