Peyton Manning 'Not Done,' Agent Says

(NewsCore) -  The agent for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has become the latest to chime in on the uncertainty surrounding the four-time MVP's future.

Tom Condon said Friday his client is "not done" playing football, even if his time in Indianapolis comes to an end.

"There are some guys that when they leave their team, they're done," Condon told The Indianapolis Star. "Peyton's not done."

Manning, who missed the entire 2011 season after undergoing a spinal fusion surgery in his neck in September, has been medically cleared by two doctors to resume his NFL career, ESPN reported Thursday.

Dr. Robert Watkins, who performed Manning's most recent neck surgery -- his third in 19 months -- reportedly believes Manning's neck is stable enough to allow him to play immediately.

But Colts owner Jim Irsay, who faces the prospect of paying Manning a $28 million bonus if the quarterback is on the roster March 8, appeared to downplay Manning's reported medical clearance early Friday via Twitter.

"Peyton has not passed our (team) physical nor has he been cleared to play for The Indianapolis Colts," Irsay wrote.

Later Friday, the Colts issued a statement attempting to project solidarity between owner and star player.

"Peyton Manning, Jim Irsay and the entire Colts family remain close and unified as we continue to work through all the options that relate to his future with the Colts," read the statement.

The statement was issued along with a photograph taken Thursday night showing Manning and Irsay with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, former US Senator and Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, rocker John Mellencamp and actor Meg Ryan at the Colts' Super Bowl party in Indianapolis.

"A good time was had by all at the Colts party Thursday night," the statement concluded.

The uncertainty surrounding Manning's health has led many to conclude the Colts will cut ties with the 35-year-old veteran and instead select former Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the top pick in April's NFL Draft.

When asked about Manning's future in Indianapolis, Condon told The Star Irsay "has to do what's best for the football team."

A source told ESPN the situation "is not a safety issue," but a question of the 11-time Pro Bowler's performance level. The main question for Manning is the speed at which the nerves in his arm regenerate, allowing him to throw with the necessary velocity.

"He's enthusiastic," said Condon. "He loves to compete. He loves the game. He wants to play. Peyton wants to play and he's safe to play.

"Now it's a matter of him getting all of his strength back and he'll be back to being Peyton."

Read more: The Indianapolis Star