Back to the NFL Newsfeed

Grieving family floored by birthday gift from Peyton Manning

Here’s a story about Peyton Manning that has nothing to do with not being traded or taking a pay cut — and it may be the most important Peyton Manning story of the week.

The Broncos quarterback took a moment to send an autographed photo and a handwritten letter to a fan in Indiana, an act which meant far more to the recipients than just acquiring a souvenir.

Logan Brown of Evansville, Ind. was a huge Peyton Manning fan from his days with the Colts. But Brown was killed in March in an accident involving a drunk driver.