(Reuters) - A man alleged in a news report to have provided human growth hormones (HGH) to Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning to combat neck surgery in 2011 has recanted his statements in a video recording.
An Al-Jazeera report aired on Sunday shows Charlie Sly telling an undercover reporter that he supplied HGH to Manning while working at an Indianapolis anti-aging clinic. Manning was with the Indianapolis Colts at that time.
The NFL declined to comment on the report but the Broncos issued a statement on behalf of their 39-year-old quarterback who dismissed the claims.
"The allegation that I would do something like that is complete garbage and is totally made up," Manning said in the statement.