Peyton Manning: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Broncos QB's Future

Peyton Manning is in the midst of his worst season as a pro, leading to questions regarding the 39-year-old's future with the Denver Broncos.

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Manning, Elway Deny Report QB Not Interested in Backup Role

Sunday, Dec. 20

After a Week 15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Manning made it clear a report from earlier on Sunday regarding his not wanting to be a backup had no merit, per Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com: "It's bulls--t and it's insulting. I can't say it any plainer than that."

"Peyton has never told Gary [Kubiak] or myself that he doesn't want to be the backup," tweeted John Elway, Broncos general manager and executive vice president of football operations. "Any report or rumor that suggests otherwise is incorrect!"

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport previously reported Manning does not want to be Brock Osweiler's backup, via NFL on Twitter:

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Manning Interested in Playing Next Season

Sunday, Nov. 22

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com reported during NBC's Football Night in America program that Manning plans to play in 2016, whether that's with the Broncos or another team, per Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star.

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Browns, Titans Interested in Adding Manning in Organizational Role

Sunday, Nov. 22

Should Manning retire after this season, both the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans would be interested in adding him in "a team president/football czar role," according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.

Per La Canfora, "Manning has a strong relationship with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam from their ties to the state of Tennessee," while the Titans have a team president with an expiring contract and Manning would have the freedom to appoint his own general manager and head coach.

He has reportedly told friends that he would enjoy living in Tennessee, where he went to college, after his playing days are over, according to La Canfora. 

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Manning Has Multiple Options Within the NFL After Retirement 

Manning's playing days appear to be coming to a close. Manning has thrown for 2,180 yards, nine touchdowns and 17 interceptions in nine games this season. To put those numbers in perspective, he had previously thrown 17 or more interceptions in a full season just four times in his career. 

Surely, Manning's options will be nearly unlimited after he retires. He'll be pursued by teams that either envision him in a front office or coaching role, and he would be an excellent analyst for any sports network. While he may also choose to take time away from football, it's hard to imagine someone with his football IQ and passion for the game staying away for long.