CONFIRMED: Peyton Manning Practicing, Throwing In Helmet And Pads UPDATE It's Now Confirmed He's Throwing

by Brad Wells on Dec 14, 2011 2:15 PM EST in 2011 Colts News

More often than not, rumors are nasty. They usually involve nasty stuff happening behind-the-scenes, conducted by nasty people. People freaked out and lost their minds last year when we reported a rumor (which turned out to be EXTREMELY correct) that Peyton Manning had an injured neck-arm, and that the team was concerned.

Today, we pass along a rumor that probably won't be met with the same silly hostility. From Mark Patrick, former on-air radio personality at Indianapolis radio station 1260 AM:

Don't know that it means anything, but P. Manning's helmet & pads are in his locker for Wednesday's practice. Haven't been the past months.

This tweet, coupled with the info 1070 The Fan's Jon Michael (JMV) Vincent tweeted about yesterday, involving rumors that Peyton was throwing to Austin Collie and Dallas Clark in practice, and we have ourselves the first positive signs that maybe, just maybe, Peyton Manning is returning to his old self.

Remember, back in August, Peyton couldn't throw. The triceps muscle in his right arm was too weak due to nerve issues, which were a result of a neck injury. He opted to have spinal fusion surgery in late-August. Two weeks ago he announced that the surgery was deemed a 'success,' and that he can now enter the next phase of his rehab.

Perhaps that phase is throwing balls in practice... in pads... and a helmet.

[UPDATE]: Phil Wilson from the Indianapolis Star has an update today:

For inquiring minds, no helmet or shoulder pads today in the locker of #Colts QB Peyton Manning.

So, we had helmet and pads yesterday, along with rumored throwing. Today, we get bubkis. Boo.

[UPDATE 2]: And now we have a confirmation from the team that, yessiree, Peyton is throwing again:

Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday that Manning is throwing the ball as part of his rehabilitation from neck surgery Sept. 8. There's no indication that Manning will practice with his teammates before the season ends Jan. 1, much less play in a game, but the news was a positive step in Manning's recovery.

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Great News if True

by RvHauler1 on Dec 14, 2011 12:50 PM EST reply actions

Colts should list him limited & then doubtful, so opponents freak out, that he might play.

by Ty46 on Dec 14, 2011 12:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

NICE

I like it. Do you think they’d pull the Colts line in Vegas?

Yeah, I'm Shure.

by Music Man on Dec 14, 2011 12:54 PM EST up reply actions

+1

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by T.Holmes on Dec 14, 2011 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

Yea really good if true, buuuuuut

dont forget guys, theres absolutely no chance peyton plays for the colts next year……according to bbs at least

by BiggRedd on Dec 14, 2011 12:54 PM EST reply actions

Well

According to Irsay as well: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/12/8/2621084/jim-irsay-peyton-manning-unlikely-to-play-in-2011

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by Brad Wells on Dec 14, 2011 12:56 PM EST up reply actions

where in that article does Irsay say peyton won't play for us next year?

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by danorocks17 on Dec 14, 2011 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

Oops

Thought he meant THIS year.

Apologies BiggRedd.

I still don’t think Peyton plays in Indy next year… as long as Polians are still running the show. If Polians are fired, I reserve right to change my tune.

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by Brad Wells on Dec 14, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions

so do you think if Polian is gone, Peyton will stay?

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by danorocks17 on Dec 14, 2011 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

Right now?

Based on what I know now, yes. It’s possible.

So many variables though.

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by Brad Wells on Dec 14, 2011 1:43 PM EST up reply actions

true, it's hard to say for sure what's going to happen in 3+ months

the only thing we can do is speculate. And I must say, it would be totally fine to be wrong about Peyton not being on the team next year hahaha

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by danorocks17 on Dec 14, 2011 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

Peyton will be a Colt ...

… in 2012, regardless of the Polians. I think Bill P. retires and Chris stays on. All this assumes Manning is 100% healthy.

by JTBLA on Dec 14, 2011 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

i dont see

irsay ever letting manning go..Irsay has said that peyton means too much to the colts and irsay loves him

by supercolts on Dec 14, 2011 11:38 PM EST up reply actions

Really because based on what I know I think it’s possible too…. although there are alot of variables.

by Ralla32 on Dec 14, 2011 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

Dead Manning walking

I was all excited until I remembered that BBS has already declared Peyton dead to us.

http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/12/7/2618186/once-again-we-state-that-peyton-manning-will-not-be-on-the-colts

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by Guy LeDouche on Dec 14, 2011 1:27 PM EST up reply actions