Peyton Manning: Career History

Professional Career

• Indianapolis Colts (1998-2011)
  • Drafted as the 1st overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.
  • Played 14 seasons with the Colts, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.
  • Led the Colts to a Super Bowl XLI victory in 2007, earning Super Bowl MVP honors.
  • Named NFL MVP five times (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010).
  • Selected to 11 Pro Bowls and recognized as a First-Team All-Pro five times.
  • Holds numerous NFL records, including career touchdown passes at the time of his retirement.
• Denver Broncos (2012-2015)
  • Joined the Broncos in 2012 after recovering from neck surgery.
  • Led the Broncos to Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, although they were defeated by the Seattle Seahawks.
  • In 2013, set a single-season record for touchdown passes (55) and passing yards (5,477).
  • Won his second Super Bowl (Super Bowl 50) in 2016, earning his second Super Bowl MVP award.
  • Retired after the 2015 season with a total of 71,940 passing yards and 539 touchdown passes.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Two-time Super Bowl Champion (XLI, 50).
• Five-time NFL MVP.
• Named to the NFL All-Decade Team for the 2000s and 2010s.
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
• Known for his exceptional football IQ and ability to read defenses.
• Considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Legacy

Peyton Manning is widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. His remarkable career, characterized by his leadership, precision passing, and strategic intelligence, has left a lasting impact on the game of football.