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A source close to the situation told ESPN that Miller and the
Broncos are not expected to reach a deal by the deadline.
With the franchise tag, Miller would earn a one-year guaranteed
salary of the average for top players at his position. For a
linebacker, that will be $14.129 million for 2016.6
Miller, who turns 27 next month, said recently he was confident
of a long-term deal with the Broncos because of his relationship
with executive vice president of football operations/general
manager John Elway.
Elway said the Broncos have exchanged multiple proposals with
Miller's representatives since the Broncos' win in Super Bowl
50.
"I'm excited about it," Elway said. "So far it's been good,
we're in the ballpark, at least I believe so ... I think we're
in the ballpark ... he's a guy we're going to keep around."
In Denver's 24-10 victory over Carolina in Super Bowl 50, Miller
had 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles, including one that
resulted in the Broncos scoring a defensive touchdown after he
ripped the ball free from Carolina quarterback Cam Newton.
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The Denver Post, citing two sources, says 39-year-old Peyton
Manning will acknowledge his decision to retire by the end of
next week.
In response to the report, Patrick Smyth, vice president of
public relations for the Broncos, tweeted Saturday: "Peyton has
not made a decision on his future. Plan remains for him to
continue talks with the team this week."
For Manning to play next season, he would have to complete a
physical by Friday, according to reports.
FOX Sports reported late Saturday that the Broncos are moving
forward with contract talks with other players without counting
Manning's $19 million salary on their books.
Manning has to make his decision by March 9, when his $19
million salary for 2016 would become guaranteed. (Editing by
Andrew Both)
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