The Indianapolis Colts will be without star quarterback Peyton Manning for the foreseeable future.
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com, Manning had cervical fusion neck surgery today. He is expected to be sidelined for at least 2-3 months.
Shortly after 3:30 p.m. EST the Colts released an official statement on Manning’s status. The full statement can be viewed HERE.
Peyton has undergone this surgery today by having a single level anterior fusion. The surgery was un-eventful.
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. We will keep Peyton on the active roster until we have a clearer picture of his recovery process.
Sunday will mark the first time since September 6, 1998 that Manning will not be under center to start a regular season or playoff game for the Colts.
With Manning sidelined indefinitely, Kerry Collins will take over at quarterback for the Colts.
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