Peyton Manning and Denver Broncos could be headed for split (Yahoo Sports)

Peyton Manning is inching toward a historic repeat. If he doesn't decide to retire in the next few days, the Denver Broncos will almost certainly release the iconic quarterback just like the Indianapolis Colts did four years ago under equally extraordinary circumstances. The Super Bowl champs need the $19 million he's due in 2016 to address a host of other offseason needs, chief among them: paying his replacement.