One of the most brilliant careers in NFL history has come to an end, as news trickled out Sundaythat Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will call it quits following a Super Bowl 50 triumph over the Carolina Panthers and weeks of speculation.
The Broncos and Colts thanked Manning for his services, while the NFL posted a graphic of his accomplishments on Twitter:
Thank you, Peyton, and congratulations on your magnificent 18-year NFL career! https://t.co/YdMt19tQ2i pic.twitter.com/jYDXpMmlUA
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 6, 2016
— NFL (@NFL) March 6, 2016
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Manning will officially announce his retirement during a press conference Monday at 1 p.