Peyton Manning will join John Elway as the only quarterbacks in NFL History to retire on top, after winning a Super Bowl Champion. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen had the news first.
Filed to ESPN: Five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning will announce his retirement Monday in Denver per source familiar with the QB’s decision
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 6, 2016
The Broncos confirmed the report and released the following statements from team personnel.
DENVER BRONCOS PRESIDENT & CEO JOE ELLIS
“The Denver Broncos are so proud to have called Peyton Manning our quarterback for the last four years, and we can’t thank him enough for his many contributions to our team and community.