He selected Peyton over Ryan Leaf with the first overall pick in the 1998 draft, which was a good decision. Manning later delivered Irsay a Super Bowl title following the 2006 season.

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Colts are retiring Peyton Manning 's No. 18 jersey and building a statue of the quarterback in front of Lucas Oil Stadium, owner Jim Irsay announced Friday.

That's it for Peyton Manning. According to Colts owner Jim Irsay, Manning is officially done for the season after having his third neck surgery three weeks ago. And while this is no real surprise ...

Numerous former Colts players, including Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Pat McAfee and T.Y. Hilton shared emotional reactions to his untimely passing. Irsay’s legacy is deeply tied to Manning.

Irsay will become the 20th member of the Ring of Honor, whose inaugural inductee in 1996 was his father and former team owner, Robert Irsay. Membership also includes Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne ...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks during the Hall of Fame ring ceremony for Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James during an NFL football game, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis.

FILE - Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in this Dec. 22, 2011 file photo taken in Indianapolis.

Quarterback Peyton Manning, left, collects his thoughts as he speaks during a news conference as team owner Jim Irsay, right, looks on in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

When Manning couldn't play in 2011 and the team went 2-14, he was fired by Jim Irsay. You can now hear Polian as a NFL analyst over at ESPN.