Peyton Manning through the years

Manning has decided to open negotiations with the Denver Broncos, according to ESPN. He has been the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback since they drafted him in 1998.

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March 7, 2012

Quarterback Peyton Manning, who will be released by the Indianapolis Colts, speaks during a news conference in Indianapolis.

Michael Conroy / AP

March 7, 2012

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announces that the NFL football team will release quarterback Peyton Manning, left, during a news conference in Indianapolis.

Michael Conroy / AP

Nov. 13, 2011

Peyton Manning looks on from the sideline during the second half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Michael Conroy / Associated Press

Dec. 4, 2011

Colts injured quarterback Peyton Manning, right, gestures to center Jeff Saturday during a game against the New England Patriots.

Elise Amendola / Associated Press

Feb. 7, 2010

New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) runs back an intercepted ball for a 74-yard touchdown past Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, during the second half of Super Bowl XLIV in Miami.

Lynne Sladky / Associated Press

Nov. 21, 2010

Peyton Manning shakes hands with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after New England's 31-28 win.

Winslow Townson / Associated Press

Nov. 22, 2009

Peyton Manning directs his team at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens.

Richard A. Lipski / The Washington Post

Sept. 7, 2008

Peyton Manning throws under pressure from Chicago Bears nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek.

Michael Conroy / Associated Press

Feb. 4, 2007

Peyton Manning holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Colts' 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami.

Amy Sancetta / Associated Press

Oct. 22, 2007

Quarterback Peyton Manning and offensive coordinator Tom Moore talk strategy against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images

Jan. 13, 2007

Peyton Manning hands off to running back Joseph Addai during an AFC divisional playoff game against the Ravens in Baltimore.

Stephan Savoia / Associated Press

Nov. 5, 2006

Peyton Manning celebrates a play with teammate Tarik Glenn, right, against the New England Patriots.

Brian Snyder / Reuters

Oct. 1, 2006

The New York Jets’ Shaun Ellis sacks Peyton Manning.

Ray Stubblebine / Reuters

July 7, 2006

Peyton Manning, right, drops back to pass during a quarterback drill at the Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La.

Matt Stamey / Associated Press

Feb. 3, 2006

Peyton Manning poses with Connie Payton, widow of Chicago Bears football legend Walter Payton, as he holds his Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy.

Michael Conroy / Associated Press

Nov. 20, 2005

Peyton Manning passes the ball over Cincinnati Bengals defender Bryan Robinson during a game in Cincinnati.

Matt Sullivan / Reuters

Dec. 26, 2004

Peyton Manning throws his record-setting 49th touchdown pass of the season to Brandon Stockley late in the fourth quarter of a game against the San Diego Chargers in Indianapolis.

Matt Kryger / Associated Press

Dec. 26, 2004

Peyton Manning, left, is greeted by his father Archie Manning after the Colts defeated the San Diego Chargers, 34-31, in overtime.

Michael Conroy / Associated Press

Nov. 8, 2004

Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, right, chats with quarterback Peyton Manning during a timeout against the Minnesota Vikings.

Darron Cummings / Associated Press

Sept. 25, 2000,

Payton Manning fights to get free from Jacksonville Jaguars' Aaron Beasley.

Brent Smith / Reuters

Sept. 7, 1999

Peyton Manning jumps to the end zone for a seven-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Eric Hicks, right, and Colts tight end Ken Dilger in Indianapolis.

Michael Conroy / Associated Press

April 23, 1999

Peyton Manning (18) and running back Edgerrin James (32) warm up with teammates at the beginning of a three-day minicamp in Indianapolis.

Chuck Robinson / Associated Press

July 29, 1988

Indianapolis Colts top draft choice Peyton Manning from the University of Tennessee works out at the team's camp facilities at Anderson University after signing a seven-year contract. The deal was reportedly worth $48 million, with an $11.6 million signing bonus.

Brent Smith / Reuters

April 18, 1988

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay poses with former University of Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning, after Manning was selected the top pick overall in the 1998 NFL draft in New York.

Mike Segar / Reuters

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