The long goodbye either is just beginning or it is complete.
Eli Manning ran off the field at MetLife Stadium two weeks ago as fans stood and chanted his name, after he led the Giants to a come-from-behind win. He fought back tears and hugged his family.
“I tried not to get too emotional just because we still have a couple football games left,” Manning said at the time. “I know I’ll still be back in the stadium. I don’t know if I’ll play that day, but I know I’ll get to run out one more time at least.