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VIDEO: Manning tells Belichick 'this might be my last rodeo'

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Super Bowl 50 may indeed be the final game of Peyton Manning's Hall of Fame career.

Following the Denver Broncos' AFC title win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, television cameras seemed to catch Manning hinting at retirement in his postgame exchange with Bill Belichick.

"Hey listen, this might be my last rodeo," Manning told the longtime Patriots head coach, "so, it sure has been a pleasure."

Having struggled with injuries and experiencing a sharp decline in physical ability, Manning has long been expected to walk away from football at the end of the year.

As he sees through the Broncos' potential championship run, however, the 39-year-old has yet to disclose any such plans.

Denver's matchup with the Carolina Panthers on Feb. 7 will mark the fourth Super Bowl appearance of his incredible pro career, giving him one last opportunity to earn a second ring and ride off into the sunset.

Manning holds the all-time records for both passing yards (71,940) and passing touchdowns (539) through 18 seasons spent between the Broncos and Indianapolis Colts.

- With h/t to Scout.com

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