Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning - #18 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/24/1976 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, LA |
| College | Tennessee |
| Years played | 16 |
| Drafted | 1998, 1st round, 1st pick by Colts |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 105.8 | 4659 | 37 |
Eagles land Sims in three-team deal; Lions get Scheffler
The Eagles have acquired LB Ernie Sims from the Lions in a three-way trade on Monday. The Lions also landed TE Tony Scheffler from Denver, with the Broncos getting draft picks.
Broncos’ Royal expected to help fill void left by Marshall
The departure of Brandon Marshall leaves the Broncos with a significant hole at wide receiver, but it also provides Eddie Royal with an opportunity to get back on track after a poor performance last season.
Broncos QB Orton signs tender
Hoping to build on his first season in Denver, Broncos QB Kyle Orton signed his restricted free-agent tender Friday.
Report: Broncos TE Scheffler will sign tender
Broncos TE Tony Scheffler will sign his restricted free-agent tender Wednesday and could be headed to another team before long, according to a Denver Post report.
Broncos trade Marshall to Dolphins
Denver has shipped WR Brandon Marshall to the Dolphins, the Broncos confirmed Wednesday morning.
Report: Broncos WR Marshall signs tender
Broncos WR Brandon Marshall signed his one-year tender Tuesday, according to a report, but some still expect him to be traded before next week's draft.
Moreno looking for more complete Year Two
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno had a productive rookie season, but he didn't perform up to the expectations some had for him and gained only 3.8 yards per carry.
Green looks to help Broncos begin climb
New Broncos DE Jarvis Green says he's happy to be in Denver and is enjoying getting to know his teammates, but don't ask him for any predictions about next season.
PK Elam retires with Broncos
PK Jason Elam signed a one-day contract with the Broncos and retired as a member of the team Wednesday.
Quinn not an immediate threat to Orton
There is no QB competition in Denver, we've been told, but the Broncos gave incumbent Kyle Orton a bit of a push with the acquisition of Brady Quinn.
Report: Broncos release QB Simms
Chris Simms' tenure with the Broncos has come to an end after one season
Broncos trade for QB Quinn
The Broncos announced Sunday that they have acquired QB Brady Quinn in a trade with Cleveland. The team agreed to trade FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft pick to the Browns in exchange ...
Broncos cut ILB Davis
Broncos observers were caught off guard Thursday, as the team released ILB Andra Davis, according to reports.
Clark found guilty of murdering Broncos CB Williams
Suspected gang member Willie Clark was found guilty of murder Thursday in the drive-by shooting death of Broncos CB Darrent Williams on New Year’s Day 2007. A jury returned the verdict after an 11-day trial and a day and ...
Broncos release DE Peterson
The Broncos continued to tinker with their defensive line Wednesday, as they released DE Kenny Peterson, who started 14 games for Denver last season.
PLAYER NEWS
Manning will be the Broncos quarterback through at least 2014. The four-time Most Valuable Player's contract called for a guaranteed salary of $20 million in 2013 and 2014 if he was on the Denver roster Tuesday, which marks the start of the new league year. The final two years of his contract - 2015 and 2016 - are worth $19 million each, but are not guaranteed.|||||||
Coming off multiple neck operations, Manning threw for 4,659 yards and 37 touchdowns last season and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year. He turns 37 on March 24.
John Fox has some bad news for the other 31 NFL teams: Peyton Manning could be even better in 2013. Fox says a year ago the Broncos were doing homework on Manning. They saw a dramatic improvement in Manning's workouts last offseason at Duke, and then with the quarterback's passing in the second half of the 2012 season. Manning led Denver to the AFC's best record, 13-3.|||||||
The Denver coach says Thursday at the league's annual scouting combine that with another offseason to heal and to fine-tune his comfort with Denver's offense, the four-time MVP and reigning Comeback Player of the Year could have a more impressive second season in the Mile High City.
Manning's stunning return from four neck surgeries has netted him The Associated Press 2012 NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.|||||||
The four-time league MVP guided the Broncos to the AFC's best record, 13-3, in his first season in Denver. Before sitting out 2011, Manning had never missed a start in his first 13 seasons with Indianapolis. Manning received 31 1-2 votes Saturday from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. He easily beat Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who got 17 1-2 votes after his comeback from major knee surgery.
Manning tied yet another NFL record Thursday, this one held by Tom Brady, when he won his sixth career Offensive Player of the Month award. Manning joined Kurt Warner (2001) as the only players with 10 TDs, 1,300 yards, a 70 percent completion percentage and five wins in December as the Broncos (13-3) captured the top seed in the AFC playoffs.|||||||
He did it while wearing a glove on his throwing hand for the first time in his career, testing it in home games against the Browns and Chiefs in preparation for cold weather in January. Manning said he's been "OK the past two weeks," but he's been more than that - his completion percentage was 5.8 points higher and his QB rating was 19.2 points better with the glove.
Manning, in search of his fifth MVP award and, yes, a second Super Bowl title, finished 23 for 29 for 304 yards, three scores and with a 144.8 passer rating on Sunday against the Chiefs.|||||||
"I threw it OK today, I guess," said Manning, who finished the season with 4,659 yards, 37 touchdowns and a 105.8 passer rating, all second best in his 15-year career.
