During Friday's "Total Access" program on the NFL Network, Jason La Canfora reported that the Indianapolis Colts reached a decision to release quarterback Peyton Manning several weeks ago.
"According to sources who were involved in the Colts’ GM search, the organization was planning to move on from Manning weeks ago, well before this public squabble between the quarterback and his owner," La Canfora said.
Early this morning, Colts owner Jim Irsay refuted that report.
"No he hasn't been released nor was a decision reached weeks ago," Irsay tweeted.
Manning is due a $28 million option bonus that is payable between the second day after the Super Bowl (February 7) and four days before the start of the 2012 league year (March 8). La Canfora added that the Colts are expected to release Manning before the 2012 Scouting Combine, which begins on February 22.
Last week, Manning discussed the situation with Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star, which resulted in Irsay calling the four-time MVP a "politician" after a press conference to introduce Chuck Pagano as the head coach. Irsay and Manning issued a joint statement on Friday, but at this point, a divorce appears inevitable.
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