“The reason I just didn’t really confirm or deny it the first time was I just didn’t really want the Bears to know they were playing against a guy that was four weeks off of surgery,” he said. “I know if I was playing against a corner that was four weeks off of surgery, I would definitely test out how good that surgery was in a game. So I just didn’t think it was fair to reveal that information.”

and another:

“You have to disclose most things, but I do think when it comes to protecting a player and not giving the opponent any unfair advantage besides what you’re required to reveal, that was the whole reason for that,” Manning said. “That was what I wanted to do.”

After reading the last one, I’m glad he didn’t say anything. And since it is his health that could have been put at risk, I’m inclined to agree with him.

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