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The Denver Broncos announced via Twitter that Peyton Manning will be returning for the 2015 season — albeit on a $4 million pay cut.
OFFICIAL: Peyton Manning is returning to the Denver #Broncos in 2015. http://t.co/bsJjS8AWea
Manning’s quad injury towards the end of last season was the reason for his limited production over the final six weeks of the season and against the Indianapolis Colts in the Playoffs.
No. 18’s return sent shock waves through NFL circles — there was real speculation if he would retire — and here are some of the tweets you need to read:
“We’re glad to work something out with Peyton so that he will be part of our team this season.”
– #Broncos EVP/GM @JohnElway
“I’m excited Peyton is returning, and I look forward to working with him & all our players starting next month.”
– #Broncos HC Gary Kubiak
Peyton Manning will move down to become the 6th highest paid QB in the NFL next season http://t.co/tXtRtNEWd8
Peyton Manning has passed a physical and taken a pay cut. He has also watched 4 years of Gary Kubiak footage and memorized all 12 plays.
Peyton Manning’s insanely early ADP per @MyFantasyLeague: 92.3 (QB9). Kubiak offense will be run-focused, but still solid mid-rd value.
What we really need right now is a fake Peyton Manning account saying he’s not coming back.. but instead will take up competitive bocci
I truly thought Peyton Manning would retire when I talked to him after the Colts game. He’s back.
Mike Florio explains why Peyton Manning took pay cut… http://t.co/rAeH8P0q6U
Has Peyton Manning been eating too much pizza in the off-season? http://t.co/2r9HXKlypq
Peyton is coming back, but don’t expect the Manning of old http://t.co/WVkHfzHVNt http://t.co/c8iHILqBYJ
Peyton Manning reportedly takes a $4M paycut from the $19M he was scheduled to make. Does anyone really think he’s still a $15M per year QB?
Peyton Manning will be 39 during the 2015 NFL season. Only 1 QB has started all 16 games in a season at age 39 or older: Brett Favre in 2009
Peyton Manning and Broncos are near agreement on new contract for the 2015 season in which he will take $4… http://t.co/53HMWZIbi1
GAAAH! RT @AOLSports Imagine if Tom Brady and Peyton Manning combined forces? Hmmm … http://t.co/4yNVRjkDDv http://t.co/RXfOp3sYVe
.@TroyRenck @LesShapiro pick 6 things Peyton Manning should consider now that he’s back: http://t.co/6rOSUrSWht
Final stages of Peyton Manning Watch 2015. He’s back! http://t.co/XfDGMiBoGR
And last, but not least…
Your teammates are happy to have you, and so are we. Welcome back, Peyton!
