Peyton Manning, as reported yesterday, had another fusion surgery on his neck yesterday. As of now the team is unsure he will return this year, but declined to put him on the full-year injured reserve. The surgery usually has a ten week recovery time, placing Manning back around 11/13 against Jacksonville, but because of the previous surgery, it could be significantly more or less. The team’s statement follows:
“This procedure is performed regularly throughout the country on persons from all walks of life, including professional football players. Two former Colts players had this same procedure last winter and have fully resumed their careers.
“Rehabilitation from such surgery is typically an involved process. Therefore, there will be no estimation of a return date at this time.”
