Peyton Manning isn’t interested in coaching and he hasn’t become a general manager — yet. That doesn’t mean he hasn’t stayed connected to the NFL.
Manning frequently visits training camp sessions across the league and he attends every Broncos home game. Last week, he spoke to Denver’s rookies during one of their Zoom meetings, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Manning “said some inspiring words on how to be successful and took questions from the rookies,” Klis tweeted on Tuesday. Manning also spoke to Colts rookies on Zoom, according to WTTV’s Chris Widlic.
In addition to Manning, the Broncos also had former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu speak during a meeting, according to KMGH-TV’s Troy Renck.
Manning spent the first 14 years of his career in Indianapolis and helped the Colts reach two Super Bowls, winning one of them. Manning then signed with Denver in 2012 and spent the final four seasons of his career with the Broncos. Denver won the AFC West four-straight times and reached two Super Bowls, winning one of them, with Manning leading the way.
Manning retired from the NFL following the 2015 season. He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
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