Peyton Manning is going out a champion.
Weeks after capturing his second Super Bowl title, the storied career of the NFL's all-time passing leader has come to an end.
Manning announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the league at a news conference on Monday. Manning called key Broncos figures including VP John Elway and coach Gary Kubiak on Saturday night to tell them of his plans. ESPN's Chris Mortensen first reported Sunday that Manning would retire.
"Peyton Manning's extraordinary career was driven by his talent, an incredible work ethic, and an unwavering desire to be the best and ended so perfectly for him with a Super Bowl victory," Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.