Jan 26, 2016 2 min read

DENVER – Peyton Manning isn’t saying that Super Bowl 50 is his grand finale.

He’s just saying it could be.

NFL Network cameras caught the exchange between Manning and New England coach Bill Belichick after Denver’s 20-18 win over the Patriots in the AFC championship game on Sunday.

When they embraced, Manning leaned in and told Belichick, “Hey listen, this might be my last rodeo. So, it sure has been a pleasure.”

Belichick responded, “You’re a great competitor …”

Neither spoke of their exchange afterward.

Earlier this month, Manning said, “I’d be lying if I said I’m not thinking about that,” when asked if this could be it for him.

DENVER – The NFL said it is conducting a comprehensive review of allegations Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning had human growth hormone delivered to his house.

There’s no timetable to complete the investigation, but it’s not expected before the Denver plays Carolina in the Super Bowl Feb. 7.

League spokesman Brian McCarthy said the inquiry, which began weeks ago, involves reviews of records, interviews and coordination with other agencies.

Al Jazeera reported last month that an intern at an Indianapolis anti-aging clinic was secretly recorded suggesting Manning’s wife received deliveries of HGH, which is banned by the league. Manning was rehabbing from shoulder surgeries.

The intern, Charles Sly, since recanted his story.

Manning angrily denied using performance-enhancing substances and called the report “complete garbage.”