The new Denver Broncos owners, led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, are looking to make Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning a part of the organization. According to ESPN, Manning has already been approached with an advisory role offer.
The idea is to make Manning more involved in the day-to-day operations and use his expertise. In exchange, the famed QB would have a chance to become part of the ownership group and obtain equity in the franchise.
Walton and his ownership group previously agreed to pay $4.65 billion for the Broncos. This would mark the record price paid for a franchise in North American sports. The bid is now subject to approval by the NFL owners, which could happen in the next couple of months.
Peyton Manning spent four years quarterbacking the Broncos after joining the organization as a free agent in 2012. He won an NFL MVP award in Broncos’ jersey while leading the franchise to a Super Bowl 50 win.
During the sale process, Manning revealed that he was approached by several interested parties to become part of an ownership group.
“I care because I live here, and I go to the games, and I want to know what’s going to happen like everyone else. But I have no relationship or agreement with anybody,” Manning explained.
