Manning: 'I Have Truly Enjoyed Being Your QB'

Peyton Manning's record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended Wednesday, when owner Jim Irsay announced the team would release its best player.

Manning Era Comes To A Close In Indianapolis

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During an emotional news conference in which both Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay fought back tears, the team announced the conclusion of Manning's playing career with the only franchise he's known in his NFL career.

"For 14 wonderful years, the only pro football I've known is Colts football," Manning said during Wednesday's news conference.

"My team won a lot of games here, I played with so many great players here. ... Times change, circumstances change and that's the reality of playing in the NFL."

Manning added: "Our circumstances make it best for us to take this next step. It certainly has not been easy for me." CONTINUE....

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Colts Expected To Part Ways With Peyton Manning After 14 Seasons

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By Jason La Canfora - NFL Network

The ending that most anticipated between the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning will arrive on Wednesday, according to league sources, when the team is expected to release the four-time NFL MVP.

The team has made preliminary plans for the news conference Wednesday to officially announce the move.

The Colts are awaiting the final word from owner Jim Irsay, who has been out of town at meetings, but the expectation is they will go forward with the release and the press conference. Manning and Irsay will both travel from Florida to Indianapolis on Wednesday, possibly together, according to NFL Network's Albert Breer.

The move has been widely expected, as the rebuilding Colts owe Manning, the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, a $28 million bonus if he is on the team's roster at the start of the league year. Manning will become a free agent immediately. STORY....

Jim Irsay: Peyton Manning Welcome Back To Indianapolis Colts But On Restructured Deal

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Jim Irsay has fired first, putting the ball squarely in Peyton Manning's court.

The Colts owner told The Indianapolis Star Tuesday that whether or not Manning wants to return to Indianapolis is up to the four-time NFL MVP.

But, there is a caveat. CONTINUE READING....

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Indianapolis Colts Fire Head Coach Jim Caldwell

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By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts have fired coach Jim Caldwell.

The team announced the decision Tuesday. Caldwell just finished his third and worst season as head coach of the Colts, who stumbled to a 2-14 finish without injured quarterback Peyton Manning. MORE....

Colts Head Coach's Job "Under Evaluation", Vice Chairman And General Manager Fired

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Kansas City Chiefs Hand Green Bay Packers Their First Loss

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Manning-less Colts Finally Win One

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By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts finally won without Peyton Manning. It just took 14 games and three quarterbacks to get there.

Dan Orlovsky threw one touchdown pass, a key block on an 80-yard TD run and the Colts defense held Chris Johnson to 55 yards rushing, to beat Tennessee 27-13 and avoid becoming the second 0-16 team in league history.

Indy's players threw their arms in the air after making a fourth-down stop with less than 2 minutes to go, and the fans still around cheered loudly as the Colts (1-13) ended a 14-game losing streak. CONTINUE....

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