Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay told reporters at the NFL owner meetings in Phoenix on Tuesday that he and ex-Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning were "close" to reaching an agreement on the two-time Super Bowl-winning signal-caller returning to the team in an executive role before the 2017 season.
"It did get close with Peyton," Irsay said per Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star. "I wouldn't say super serious close, but enough to kick the tires and say, 'What are you thinking?' Because my counsel is there for him whether he comes to the Colts or choosing to do something else.