Peyton Manning's first contract, signed in 1998 when he was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall pick, was a six-year deal worth approximately $48 million. This contract included a signing bonus of around $11.6 million. Manning's deal was notable at the time for being one of the largest rookie contracts in NFL history.
1998
Peyton Manning was the first pick.
1998
The first pick of the 1998 NFL draft
The Seahawks defeated the Colts 24-21 in the first preseason game of the 1998 season, on August 8, 1998, the first game ever played by Peyton Manning.
The first pick of the 1998 NFL draft
Manning was the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.
The Indianapolis Colts won three games and lost thirteen games during Peyton Manning's first season (1998).
Peyton Manning was the Colts first round choice in 1998.
Peyton Manning was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998.
Manning signed a 6 year, $48 million contract with an $11.6 million signing bonus with the Colts after being drafted in 1998.
Yes, he was the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft