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According to a report from ESPN’s Chris Mortensen that surfaced early Sunday morning, former Tennessee QB Peyton Manning is expected to announce his retirement on Monday.
That left the entire day for fans, teammates and adversaries alike to pay tribute to the 18-year career of a future Hall of Famer.
Here are some of the best Peyton Manning “things” we saw on Twitter on Sunday:
Broncos teammate Brandon Marshall (the linebacker, not the Jets WR) had a video of Peyton dabbing while wearing a gold chain:
DAB!! P ??? pic.twitter.com/ERotqxX6Ng
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh) March 6, 2016
Where it all began in the NFL, a connection to favorite target Marvin Harrison:
And the first TD, Peyton to Marvin in garbage time https://t.co/ZDHf2FlkqY
— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) March 6, 2016
Patriots QB Tom Brady, who dueled with Manning in the AFC for many years, posted a nice tribute on Facebook:
Tom Brady congratulates fellow QB Peyton Manning on retirement #Respect https://t.co/Kv8eUY4KeN pic.twitter.com/lv6RcdrHmE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 6, 2016
Tennessee posted a tribute to its former QB:
Congrats to #VFL Peyton Manning on an incredible football career! Here's a visual journey: https://t.co/dFtfIKxeqP pic.twitter.com/aHdhXjpi99
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) March 6, 2016
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement:
Statement from @nflcommish on Peyton Manning's retirement pic.twitter.com/U0CKRYVGVB
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 6, 2016
Broncos teammate (and former Texas A&M LB) Von Miller made a video tribute:
Von Miller's message to Peyton Manning:https://t.co/QtEBqTsd48
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) March 6, 2016
Former Colts executive Bill Polian recalled a great early Peyton moment:
Good Peyton Manning stuff fm Bill Polian: "What do you plan to do w/ the money?" PM after signing richest rookie deal: "I plan to earn it."
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 6, 2016
Some math for you:
Including the playoffs, Peyton Manning threw for 79,279 yards. That's over 45 miles of @NFL completed passes.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) March 6, 2016
Just a glimpse at the records Manning owns:
Peyton Manning has quite a few records to his name: pic.twitter.com/tFGOviNhrz
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 6, 2016
A reminder of Russell Wilson’s tribute to Manning that followed the Super Bowl:
.@DangeRussWilson pens a heartfelt tribute to "The Sheriff" Peyton Manning. https://t.co/TXuZK8Ht6C pic.twitter.com/qsruYo3cqg
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) March 6, 2016
Manning’s TD passes broken down by receiver:
539 TD passes.
More than anyone in NFL history.Peyton. Manning. ??? pic.twitter.com/DisSHPHNUR
— NFL (@NFL) March 6, 2016
There are literally thousands more of these types of Tweets out there honoring Manning.
It’s safe to say that he was loved and appreciated by those who love the game of football.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
