Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning celebrates running back Knowshon Moreno's first quarter touchdown putting Denver up 7-0 over the Chiefs Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)
A look back at Peyton Manning’s professional career in the NFL.
Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning celebrates running back Knowshon Moreno’s first quarter touchdown putting Denver up 7-0 over the Chiefs Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Quarterback Peyton Manning, of Tennissee, holds holds up an Indianapolis Colts jersey as he is flanked by Colts owner Jim Irsay, left, and NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue Saturday, April 18, 1998, in New York after being chosen by the Colts as the No. 1 pick in the in draft Saturday. (AP Photo/Adam Nadel) (ADAM NADEL)Peyton Manning, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, and his father Archie, right, arrive at the Colts’ headquarters Indianapolis, April 18, 1998. Now, late in a second season like no NFL quarterback has had since Dan Marino in 1984, Peyton Manning is becoming the pro superstar his father never quite became. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (MICHAEL CONROY)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter Saturday, Aug. 8, 1998, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 24-21. Manning completed 8 of 15 passes for 113 yards. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (ELAINE THOMPSON)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is taken down by Buffalo Bills defensive ends Bruce Smith (78) and Marcellus Wiley (75) during the second quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium, in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000. The Bills were penalized for roughing the passer, eliminating an interception thrown by Manning on the play. (AP Photo/Don Heupel) (DON HEUPEL)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning finds himself all alone as he runs 33-yards for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli) (KEVIN RIVOLI)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) slides after scrambling for a 5-yard gain as Tennessee Titans defensive end Juqua Thomas (94) gives chase during the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 27-17. Umpire Chad Brown (31) watches the play. (AP Photo/John Russell) (JOHN RUSSELL)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning lowers his head after failing to get a first down with seven seconds remaining in the game while losing to the New England Patriots, 24-14, during their AFC Championship game in Foxboro, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004. (AP Photo/ (CHARLES KRUPA)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, meets with Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Farve following a 45-31 Colts win in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (MICHAEL CONROY)Denver quarterback Jake Plummer and Colts starting quarterback Peyton Manning greet each other at mid field after the Broncos defeated the Colts 33-14 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., Jan, 2, 2005. The two quarterback will meet next week in Indianapolis in the first round of the playoffs. Photo by Christian Murdock/The Gazette (murdock)Bronco quarterback Jake Plummer and Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning greet each other following the Broncos’ 33-14 win Sunday, January 2, 2005 at Invesco Field at Mile High. Mark Reis photo (MARK REIS)Colts quarterback Peyton Manning prepares to hike the ball during the second quarter of a AFC wild-card playoff game against the Broncos at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. The Colts won the game 49-24. Photo by David Bitton (David Bitton)Colts quarterback Peyton Manning screams instructions at the line during the second quarter of a AFC wild-card playoff game against the Broncos at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. The Colts won the game 49-24. Photo by David Bitton (David Bitton)Colts quarterback Peyton Manning makes a pass during the second quarter of a AFC wild-card playoff game against the Broncos at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. The Colts won the game 49-24. Photo by David Bitton (David Bitton)Colts quarterback Payton Manning gives a thumbs up to fans at the RCA Dome after beating the Broncos 49-24 in a AFC wild-card playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005. Photo by David Bitton (David Bitton)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during fourth quarter NFL football Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Colts beat the Jets, 31-28. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) (JASON DECROW)Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws in the first half of their 34-31 win over the Broncos Sunday, October 29, 2006 at Invesco Field at Mile High. Mark Reis photo (MARK REIS)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass during second half action at Invesco Field in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. Indianapolis defeated the Broncos 34-31. The Gazette, Bryan Oller (Bryan Oller)Colts quarterback Peyton Manning calls a play at the line while the Denver crowd screams during a football game against the Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. The Colts won the game 34-31 on a last second field goal. Photo by David Bitton (David Bitton)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) dives into the end zone for a 11-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec., 31. 2006. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (Darron Cummings)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates an 11-yard touchdown with teammates Bryan Fletcher (81), Aaron Moorehead (85) and Jeff Saturday (63) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (Darron Cummings)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waits in the tunnel to take the field against the Kansas City Chiefs in their AFC wild-card playoff football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. The Colts take on the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, Jan. 13, in a AFC divisional playoff game in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (Darron Cummings)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning celebrates the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots AFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, in Indianapolis. The Colts won 38-34. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) (Amy Sancetta)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after a touchdown run by Dominic Rhodes during the second quarter of the Super Bowl XLI football game against the Chicago Bears at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) directs his team in the huddle in the third quarter of the Super Bowl XLI football game against the Chicago Bears at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks down the field after a first down against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) (Mark Duncan)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates after the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17 in the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) (Mark Duncan)In this image provided by NBC Super Bowl champion turned SNL host Peyton Manning, front, plays the captain of a basketball team in a sketch on “Saturday Night Live” Saturday March 24, 2007 who reluctantly joins in with his coach (Will Forte) who tries to inspire his team with song and dance. (AP Photo/HO) (Dana Edelson)President Bush holds up a jersey with quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and head coach Tony Dungy during a ceremony honoring the NFL football Champions Indianapolis Colts on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (Gerald Herbert)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is hit by Tennessee Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) after launching a pass in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007. The Colts defeated the Titans, 22-20. At right is Colts center Jeff Saturday (63). (AP Photo/John Russell) (John Russell)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, hands off to Joseph Aiddai during the first half at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. The Gazette, Bryan Oller (Bryan Oller)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass during the third quarter at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. Denver lost 38-20, their second loss in a row. The Gazette, Bryan Oller (Bryan Oller)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets welcomed to the field by teammates during player introductions before playing the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) (AJ Mast)Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning #18 in action against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) (Mike Roemer)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh) (Bill Waugh)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (Darron Cummings)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning during the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. Buffalo won 30-7. .(AP Photo/Don Heupel) (Don Heupel)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) speaks with his teammates during the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) (AJ Mast)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is surrounded by the media after the Colts’ 30-17 win over the New York Jets in the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan 24, 2010, in Indianapolis.The Colts advance to Super Bowl XLIV on Feb. 7 in Miami.(AP Photo/Rob Carr) (Rob Carr)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning talks with his father Archie Manning after the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Jet 30-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Rob Carr) (Rob Carr)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after teammate Joseph Addai’s 4-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya)Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel)Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is sandwiched by Robert Ayers and Kevin Vickerson after throwing the ball.The Denver Broncos were beaten by the Indianapolis Colts 27-13 during a game at Invesco Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) (Jerilee Bennett)
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Colts quarterback Peyton Manning gets ready to pass off the ball. The Denver Broncos were beaten by the Indianapolis Colts 27-13 during a game at Invesco Stadium at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) (Jerilee Bennett)Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, left, hugs quarterback Peyton Manning after announcing that the NFL football team will release Manning during a news conference in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 7, 2012 (AP Photo/AJ Mast) (AJ Mast)In this Friday, March 1, 2013, photo provided by the U.S. Marines, Denver Broncos NFL football quarterback Peyton Manning demonstrates a quarterback-receiver connection during the USO Spring Troop Visit at Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/U.S. Marines, Sgt. Bryan A. Peterson) (Sgt. Bryan A. Peterson)New Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds a Broncos jersey with his name and number at the conclusion of an NFL football news conference at the Broncos headquarters in Englewood, Colo., on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) (Ed Andrieski)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning leaves the field after throwing seven touchdown passes Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, in the Broncos’ 49-27 win over the Super Bowl champions Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws under pressure from Atlanta Falcons defensive tackles Peria Jerry (94) and Jonathan Babineaux (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Pouya Dianat) (Pouya Dianat)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning directs the offense in the second half of Denver’s 37-6 win over the Raiders Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws to Demaryius Thomas in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 37-6 win over the Raiders Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)John Elway and Peyton Manning stand together in the closing minutes of Denver’s 37-6 win over the Raiders Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Peyton Manning gives a thumbs-up during warmups before Denver’s game against the Saints Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile Hi . Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning barks commands at the line of scrimmage in the second quarter of Denver’s 34-12 win Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws in the second quarter of Denver’s 34-12 win Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning and tackle Orlando Franklin celebrate Mannning’s 16 yard touchdown pass to Eric Decker in the second quarter of Denver’s 38-3 win over the Chiefs Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Broncos’ quarterback Peyton Manning argues a point with referee Ed Hochuli during Denver’s 38-3 win over the Chiefs Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning hands off the ball to Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno during the second quarter of a divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Mile High Stadium on Saturday, January 12, 2013. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) (Jerilee Bennett)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning puts on a AFC Champion hat after the Broncos defeating the Patriots 26-16 to win the AFC Championship Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver to earn a trip to the Super Bowl. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK)Denver quarterback Peyton Manning works feverishly to send as many fans home with his desired autograph as possible after Denver Broncos training camp. Manning was the most popular player for autograph seekers at Thursday’s training camp.The Denver Broncos took to the field for the first day of training camp at Dove Valley on Thursday, July 25, 2013. (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gestures during a preseason game against the St. Louis Rams on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo by: Kent Nishimura, The Gazette (KENT NISHIMURA, THE GAZETTE)With quarterback Peyton Manning’s seven touchdown passes, the Denver Broncos blew out the Baltimore Ravens 49-27 in the opening game of the NFL season Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)With quarterback Peyton Manning’s seven touchdown passes, the Denver Broncos blew out the Baltimore Ravens 49-27 in the opening game of the NFL season Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning became the first quarterback in 43 years to throw seven touchdowns in a game as the Denver Broncos beat the Baltimore Ravens 49-27 in the opening game of the NFL season Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) shakes hands with his brother New York Giants’ Eli Manning (10) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Broncos won the game 41-23. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) congratulates wide receiver Wes Welker (83) after they connected on a second quarter touchdown against the Raiders Monday night, September 23, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase confers with Peyton Manning in the first half of Denver’s 52-20 win over the Eagles Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning drops back to throw in the second half of Denver’s 52-20 win over the Eagles Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning celebrates with fans as he heads back to the locker room after the Denver Broncos beat the Philadelphia Eagles 52-20 at Sports Authority Field Sunday, September 29, 2013. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning makes some of his interesting hand motions from the huddle during the second quarter of a game against Jacksonville. The Broncos defeated the Jaguars 35-19 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday, October 13, 2013.. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) (JERILEE BENNETT)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and wide receiver Wes Welker celebrate after teaming up on a touchdown pass in the first quarter of Denver’s game against the Redskins Sunday, October 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile HIgh. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, right, congratulates Peyton Manning after the Broncos defeated the Redskins 45-21 on Shanahan’s first return to Denver Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning turns around to yell commands to the offense during the second quarter. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 27-17 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, November 17, 2013. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) (JERILEE BENNETT)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s breath can be seen before handing off the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Tennessee Titans. The Broncos played the Titans at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2013. . (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) (JERILEE BENNETT)Broncos quarterback gets off a pass as he is defended by Titans defensive tackle Antonio Johnson in the second quarter of a game. The Broncos played the Titans at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium on Sunday, December 8, 2013. . (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) (JERILEE BENNETT)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning smiles as he leaves the field following Denver’s 24-17 win over the Chargers Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is engulfed in confetti during the trophy ceremony after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel)Peyton Manning holds the trophy after the Broncos 26-16 win over the Patriots in the AFC Championship game Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Peyton Manning and John Elway together on the stage for the trophy presentation following Denver’s 26-16 win over the Patriots in the AFC Championship game Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning answers questions during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is pressured by the Seahawks defense in the 4th quarter of the Super Bowl at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on February 2, 2014. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning runs out of the tunnel before the Summer Scrimmage at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Friday, August 1, 2014. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning signs autographs after the Summer Scrimmage at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Friday, August 1, 2014. Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette (Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette)Denver quarterback Peyton Manning runs on the the field as the Broncos are introduced before the start of their preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning calls signals at the line of scrimmage against Seattle during the first quarter Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock) (CHRISTIAN MURDOCK, THE GAZETTE)Broncos running back Montee Ball blocks Colts inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman as Peyton Manning throws Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning fights to get out of bounds as Colts inside linebacker Josh McNary makes a grab for him in the first quarter Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The play was called back on a holding call on Denver. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Peyton Manning waits to take the field at the start of Denver’s season opener against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Peyton Manning takes the field at the start of Denver’s season opener against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)A youngster reaches to shake the hand of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) before a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (Jack Dempsey)Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks to Houston Texans strong safety D.J. Swearinger (36) after a Broncos touchdown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, in Denver. Manning was whistled for taunting. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) (Joe Mahoney)Broncos center Manny Ramirez takes direction from quarterback Peyton Manning during the first quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Denver Broncos played the Indianapolis Colts in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.(The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)Peyton Manning pumps his fist after throwing to Julius Thomas in the first quarter of Denver’s 41-20 win over the Cardinals for the 500th touchdown pass of his career. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Peyton Manning is congratulated by coach John Fox after throwing his 500th career touchdown pass in the first quarter of Denver’s 41-20 win over the Cardinals Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Peyton Manning drops back to throw in the first quarter of Denver’s 41-20 win over the Cardinals Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Manning threw for a career high 479 yards. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Peyton Manning directs running back Ronnie Hillman in the second quarter Sunday, October 5, 2014 against the Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Peyton Manning waits to take the offense back on the field in the first half of Denver’s 41-20 win over the Cardinals Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)Denver Broncos fans display the number 500 after Peyton Manning threw his 500th career touchdown pass during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) (Jack Dempsey)
