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The Peyton Manning era in Indianapolis will end Wednesday. USA TODAY's Jim Corbett confirmed ESPN's report that the quarterback will be released by the Colts after speaking with Manning's brother, Cooper.

Here’s one that we considered holding until we could get confirmation. But the emails are flowing in like chocolates on a conveyor belt, and the only way to turn the machine off is to post an item on what could be a stunning development in the saga of Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.

The Colts activated Peyton Manning from the physically unable to perform list Monday, clearing the way for the four-time MVP to play early in the season....

PFT: Indy admits QB "not a front-burner issue" but will start to think about drafting a QB if the situation presents itself.

It was not the best quarterback (Peyton Manning) or the most clutch kicker (Adam Vinatieri) in N.F.L. history prevailing, it was Mark Sanchez and Nick Folk who delivered the Jets a victory.

San Diego s defense gave Peyton Manning another night to forget. The Chargers picked off Manning four times, returning two for scores, in a 36-14 win Sunday that handed Indianapolis its most lopsided home loss since the four-time MVP has been the team s starting quarterback. The last time the Colts lost by this much at home was Sept.

Peyton Manning showed some compassion for his little brother. It didn't help - the Indianapolis Colts pummeled Eli anyway.

Maybe the award should be renamed Most Valuable Peyton. Peyton Manning became the first player to win The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player honors four times. The Indianapolis Colts' sensational quarterback romped to the award Saturday in balloting by 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.

Even Peyton Manning's inconsistency couldn't derail history for the Indianapolis Colts. Or preserve the NFL records of New England and San Francisco. Manning was sensational, throwing three TD passes in the first 23 minutes, then mediocre, getting picked off three times in the Colts' 28-16 victory over Denver for their 22nd consecutive regular-season win.

Bill Belichick's stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night.

Manning's toss to Reggie Wayne completed the Colts' comeback from a 17-point deficit. A decision by Belichick put them in position.
The Patriots coach decided to go for it on fourth-and-2 from their own 28 with 2:08 to go. The pass to Kevin Faulk came up short.