How did Peyton Manning's retirement affect the NFL?

If this truly is Peyton Manning's last game, it's worth a reminder that the NFL he'll leave behind has changed significantly since he arrived. And Manning is ... The last offensive player on the roster besides Manning to stick around was Marvin Harrison, who retired after the 2008 season. read more

For Denver’s starting quarterback Peyton Manning, this was almost certainly his last game before retirement. Once Manning enters retirement, there is one thing he can count on: his defined benefit pension. NFL players participate in the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan. read more

In Manning's rookie season under head coach Jim Mora, he passed for 3,739 yards with 26 touchdowns, set five different NFL rookie records including most touchdown passes in a season, most interceptions (28) in a rookie year, and was named to the NFL All-Rookie First Team. read more