Former Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has been cleared of HGH use by the NFL, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter:
After a seven-month investigation, NFL has determined that Peyton Manning did not use HGH nor any other PED, sources told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2016
Peyton Manning cleared after investigation; both Mannings cooperated fully; investigation into other players named continues, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2016
A report from Al-Jazeera America had claimed that Manning had used HGH to recover from neck surgery in 2012, prior to returning to the NFL and signing with the Broncos.
Manning played four seasons in Denver, and set NFL records for passing yards (5,477) and touchdown passes (55) in a single season in 2013.
He retired this offseason after leading the Broncos to the Super Bowl 50 title. He passed for 2,249 yards, nine touchdowns and 17 interceptions in 10 games in 2015.
Other NFL players were named in the report, including Steelers linebacker James Harrison and Packers linebackers Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers and Mike Neal. The league is still investigations the allegations against those players.
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