Manning ‘willing to take less’ money to do deal, assist Colts
By Zaket on July 29, 2011
The Indianapolis Colts have made it known that they want to make Peyton Manning the NFL’s highest-paid player when they complete a new contract with him. However, the quarterback is more concerned about winning than being atop the NFL’s salary food chain.
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