NFL.com news: Peyton Manning will sign a deal with the Broncos: "Peyton Manning is finalizing a contract with the Denver Broncos, a league source told NFL Network's Michael Lombardi on Monday.Manning called Broncos vice president of football operations John Elway on Monday to inform him of his decision.
The Broncos flew to Durham, N.C., to watch Manning throw at nearby Duke University last Friday. The Broncos' contingent was led by John Elway, the team's executive vice president of football operations, and coach John Fox and were also joined by general manager Brian Xanders, offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, quarterbacks coach Adam Gase and medical personnel.
"We enjoyed visiting with Peyton today in N.C.," Elway tweeted after the session. "He threw the ball great and looked very comfortable out there. Watching him throw today was the next step in this important process for our team and Peyton. It was a productive visit and went well."The Broncos were one of three finalists for the four-time NFL MVP, as the Tennessee Titans and theSan Francisco 49ers fell just short of the Broncos in the race to sign Manning. The Arizona Cardinalsand Miami Dolphins also were in the hunt and earned meetings with Manning but ultimately did not make the final three."
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