Peyton Manning had interest from at least one team, but here's why he (probably) opted to retire ins ·

03 Jan 2025, 00:00

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is officially ending his career on a high note — winning the Super Bowl and riding off into the sunset.

While it was almost a guarantee Manning wouldn't be back in Denver, reports note that the Los Angeles Rams had interest in the veteran quarterback, but he wouldn't have been guaranteed a starting gig, per the MMQB.

NFL Network's Albert Breer said much of the same:

When I asked a Rams source about it, interest seemed mild -- "You might be able to talk Jeff (Fisher) into it." https://t.co/SVXREbBzgi

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 7, 2016

MMQB also notes the Houston Texans might have had interest as well.

It seems Manning realized his time in the league truly was up and fighting for a starting gig on a squad unlikely to contend really had no value to his overall career makeup. What's next for Manning remains up in the air, but a Hall of Fame bid as soon as he's eligible should be in the works.

Peyton Manning had interest from at least one team, but here's why he (probably) opted to retire ins

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