Report: Peyton Manning meets with John Elway in Denver

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was flown to Denver by the team on Thursday and met with Broncos general manager John Elway at the team's headquarters. He has not yet announced a decision on whether to play in 2015.

SI Wire | Feb 12, 2015

Report: Peyton Manning meets with John Elway in Denver /

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was flown to Denver by the team on Thursday and met with Broncos general manager John Elway at the team's headquarters, reports the Denver Post.

According to the report, Denver president Joe Ellis picked up Manning in New Orleans. Manning left Denver that evening, but was not ready to announce whether he will play next season or not.

On Tuesday, it was reported that Manning is training back home in New Orleans with the intent of playing in 2015.

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Rare Photos of Peyton Manning

1981

Peyton Manning (right), Cooper and baby Eli sit for a family portrait with mom Olivia and dad Archie.

1981

Peyton Manning takes some cuts against his brother, Cooper, as father Archie plays catch.

1996

Peyton Manning strikes a relaxed pose during a 1996 photo shoot. A printout of his dad Archie's 1970 SI cover is in the background.

1996

Patrick Murphy-Racey for Sports Illustrated

Peyton Manning sits on a porch swing with his mom Olivia at their home in New Orleans.

1996

Peyton Manning and mom Olivia sort through stuff in his bedroom at their home in New Orleans.

1996

Peyton Manning carries his brothers Cooper and Eli on his back.

1996

Peyton Manning gives some tips to backup quarterback Tee Martin during his Tennessee days.

1997

Peyton Manning talks with father Archie, himself a longtime NFL quarterback, immediately before announcing his decision to stay for his senior year at Tennessee. Manning was projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft.

1997

Peyton Manning lifts weights during his workout after announcing his decision to stay his senior year at Tennessee.

1997

Peyton Manning his neck stretched by a trainer at Tennessee.

1997

Peyton Manning poses underneath a billboard thanking him for returning to Tennessee for his senior year and forgoing the NFL Draft.

1997

Peyton Manning receives his diploma at Tennessee's commencement ceremony. Manning was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society while at Tennessee.

1998

(Left to right) Charles Woodson, Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning toss a ball around prior to the 1998 NFL draft. Manning, who controversially lost out on the 1997 Heisman Trophy to Woodson, was the first selection of the draft, with Leaf going second to the Chargers.

1999

Peyton Manning studies a Colts playbook at his apartment in Indianapolis.

1999

Peyton Manning autographs trading cards at his apartment in Indianapolis.

1999

Theo Westenberger for Sports Illustrated

Peyton Manning helps Edgerrin James' mother Julie fit the Colts running back for a suit.

2000

Peyton Manning gives passing instructions during a Pro Bowl Special Olympics Event. Manning has been named to 13 Pro Bowls during his career.

2001

Peyton Manning pays little brother Eli a visit at Ole' Miss.

2003

Peyton Manning and Yao Ming compare hand sizes during a Gatorade commercial shoot.

2004

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady shake hands after New England's 24-14 victory over the Colts in the AFC Championship.

2005

Peyton Manning takes in a Tennessee Lady Vols basketball game. Manning was 39-6 in his four years at Tennessee.

2006

Peyton Manning holds the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy alongside Connie Payton at a press conference.

2006

Peyton Manning spends some time with Broncos legend John Elway before the 2006 Pro Bowl skills challenge.

2006

The Peyton Manning-Marvin Harrison connection was the most prolific in NFL history, with the pair holding a number of QB/WR records, including the most career completions/receptions, passing/receiving yards and passing/receiving touchdowns.

2007

Peyton Manning chats with Colts owner Jim Irsay during Media Day prior to Super Bowl XLI. Manning was the MVP of the game, leading the Colts to a decisive victory over the Bears. Manning turned the downtrodden Colts into a perennial Super Bowl contender during his days in Indy, leading the team to eight division championships and three AFC championship games.

2007

Peyton Manning sports a fake moustache in a Sprint commercial, one of many television spots he's been in over the years.

2007

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While hosting Saturday Night Live, Peyton Manning plays an employee from the Bronx Zoo appearing on the talk show "Bronx Beat," alongside Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph.

2007

Peyton Manning laughs with wide receivers Reggie Wayne (left) and Marvin Harrison during Colts training camp. Harrison and Wayne were Manning's two favorite targets in Indianapolis.

2007

Peyton and Archie Manning hug in the moments after the Colts dramatic comeback victory over the rival New England Patriots in the 2007 AFC Championship Game.

2009

Two guys who eat their Wheaties every morning: Peyton Manning and basketball star Kevin Garnett check out a promotional video at an event in Indianapolis.

2009

Peyton Manning shares a laugh with Tiger Woods during the pro-am of the Quail Hollow Championship golf tournament in Charlotte, N.C.

2010

Eli and Peyton Manning film a commercial for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Though Peyton's stats are undeniably better, Eli has one more Super Bowl championship than his older brother.

2010

Peyton Manning stretches before a Colts-Packers preseason game in Green Bay.

2010

Eli and Peyton Manning shake hands before a Colts-Giants game in Indianapolis.

2012

Jerome Bettis and Peyton Manning eat some Papa John's pizza alongside Founder, Chairman and CEO John Schnatter during a commercial shoot at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

2012

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Peyton Manning handles the coin toss for DIRECTV's Sixth Annual Celebrity Beach Bowl Game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. (Left to right) Warren Moon, Archie Manning, DIRECTV CEO Michael White, and Joe Montana look on.

2012

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Peyton Manning's scar from neck surgery is visible as he signs autographs during the first day of Broncos training camp.

2014

Peyton Manning gets a laugh out of Broncos head coach John Fox prior to Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

2015

Eli and Peyton Manning smile alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas during the SNL 40th Anniversary Special's Audience Q&A in New York City.

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Peyton Manning with his children at Disneyland Park in Anaheim after winning Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers.

Next season would be Manning's 18th in the NFL. Late last month, Manning said he'd like to make a decision on his return "in the near future." The Post first reported Manning's desire to return to the Broncos on Jan. 21, but indicated that Manning wouldn't decide until after undergoing a physical examination. Manning had multiple neck surgeries before signing with the Broncos in 2012, and he has his neck tested by specialists each offseason to ensure it can withstand another full NFL season.

Manning, who will turn 39 next month, has reportedly been evaluated by renowned fitness trainer Mackie Shilstone and is expected to begin training with him this week.

Manning is due $19 million over each of the next two seasons, the last of the five-year, $96 million contract he signed with the Broncos in 2012.

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Last season, Manning finished fourth in the NFL in passing yards (4,727), second in passing touchdowns (39) and fourth in passer rating (101.5). The 17-year veteran is 2,148 yards shy of breaking the NFL record for most career passing yards currently held by Brett Favre.

- Molly Geary and Mike Fiammetta

Published Feb 12, 2015

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