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Report: Peyton Manning to play in 2016, even if it’s not with the Broncos

By Jack Crosby

Nov 15, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) leaves the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs won 29-13. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) leaves the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs won 29-13. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Most are of the belief that the playing days of Peyton Manning are over, but you might want to hold the phone on that one

One week after being benched, Peyton Manning did not make the start on Sunday for the Denver Broncos against the Chicago Bears. As a matter of fact, he didn’t even travel with the team to Chicago as his replacement, Brock Osweiler, led them to a 17-15 win.

Between the way he looked last year in the playoffs and the injuries that he’s dealt with this year thus far, there are some that believe we have seen the last of Manning on a football field, which would not be a bad thing after the illustrious career. Then, of course, there are some people that believe Manning is not done yet on the field and will look to make a run in 2016.

Well, fans of the latter may be right, and shockingly enough, it might not be for the Broncos. Mike Florio stated on NBC prior to the Sunday Night Football Game that Manning does intend to be on the field next season — even if it’s not in an orange uniform.

Now this is a rather interesting turn of events.

With Osweiler, it looks like Denver may in fact have their quarterback of the very near future. However, the real question from this report here is who would take a chance on Manning should he become available, especially given all that he’s been dealing with health and performance wise?

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