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July 17, 2008
Archie Manning indicated that his son Peyton Manning's rehab from knee surgery is going well, according to the Indianapolis Star. The elder Manning said, "I think hes doing fine, really. Peyton will deal with it. Hell rehab and go at it 100 percent. I know Peyton and hell make the best of his days and try to contribute."

July 16, 2008
The IndyStar.com is reporting that Peyton Manning could miss the Colts' five preseason games. However, the team believes he will be ready for the September 7, regular-season opener, against the Chicago Bears. "That's our expectation," team president Bill Polian said Tuesday afternoon.

July 15, 2008
ESPN's Shaun King reported on NFL Live that he spoke to Tony Dungy, who stated quarterback Peyton Manning could return in as little as three weeks.

July 14, 2008
The Indianapolis Star suggests that Peyton Manning is "uncertain" for the season opener after undergoing surgery on Monday to remove an infected bursa sac from his left knee. The Colts called the operation "routine" and placed a timetable of four-to-six weeks. Manning had been receiving treatment for his condition since February.

July 14, 2008
Peyton Manning underwent left knee surgery on Monday and had a bursa sac removed, NFL.com reports. He will need four-to-six weeks to recover. "The procedure was routine. The Colts' medical staff expects a full and complete return to action," president Bill Polian says. Colts training camp opens on July 25.

June 5, 2008
Peyton Manning has never missed an NFL game, and in order to keep that streak intact, and his arm strong, Manning has cut back his throwing schedule, according to NFL.com. "I try to be smart in preserving my arm, so I had our trainer call the trainers for (Dan) Marino and (John) Elway and Favre to see what you do after 32 because it's kind of uncharted territory," Manning said.

April 4, 2008
The NFL was supposed to announce its entire regular-season schedule yesterday, but the date has been pushed back, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said during the NFL meetings that he expected the full regular-season slate to be announced in the next two weeks.

March 31, 2008
The Indianapolis Colts will host the Chicago Bears in the 2008 Sunday night primetime season-opener on NBC, according to ESPN. The game, which will represents a rematch of Super Bowl XLI, is the first regular season contest at Lucas Oil Stadium.

March 26, 2008
The Indianapolis Colts have ensured continuity in the front office for the foreseeable future by signing President Bill Polian to an extension, according to the Indianapolis Star. Owner Jim Irsay said the extension was finalized several months ago and is for another three or four years. "I see him here hopefully for a long time, but certainly through 2011 or whatever it is,'' Irsay said. Polian, 65, has been the primary architect of the Colts' long run of success. Since Irsay hired him prior to the 1998 season to oversee all on-field operations, the franchise has developed into one of the NFL's most successful. The Colts have posted a 105-55 regular-season record over the past 10 seasons, reached the playoffs eight times and won the Super Bowl after the 2006 season.

February 10, 2008
Peyton Manningstarted for the AFC in Sunday's Pro Bowl loss but did his part to get the team off to a 17-7 first quarter lead. Manning was 11-of-16 for 147 yards and a touchdown.

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