


Quarterback Peyton Manning collects his thoughts as speaks March 7, 2012, during a news conference in Indianapolis. Manning's record-breaking run as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts ended when team owner Jim Irsay announced during the press conference that the team would release him. (Associated Press)

Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay released a joint statement saying there is no "hard feelings between us," despite a week of comments suggesting otherwise. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay speaks during a news conference at the team's headquarters Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Colts announced that they fired head coach Jim Caldwell. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2011 file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field after a 23-20 win over the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in Indianapolis. Manning, the only four-time MVP in league history, has been given the exclusive franchise tag, a move that could cost the Colts $23 million next season. Team owner Jim Irsay announced the decision Tuesday night, Feb. 15, 2011 on Twitter. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)