The NFL has a performance-based pay program, which allots $3.25 million to each team, compensates players based on a comparison of their playing time and annual pay. Every player who stepped on the field for at least one play gets a check. Peyton Manning's check was for $4,483. Players at the bottom of the pay scale who played extensively receive larger checks. The largest checks from the Colts went to guard Charlie Johnson ($201,309), safeties Antoine Bethea ($195,706) and Melvin Bullitt ($186,432) and offensive lineman Jamey Richard ($181,596).

The Colts are reportedly the NFL's top choice to be the Bills opponent when they play a regular-season game in Toronto this season. Buffalo's signing of Terrell Owens will also increase interest in the game for advertisers and television companies.

USC quarterback Mark Sanchez will reportedly have workouts with the Jets and Colts prior to his Pro Day on April 1. New York has the 17th overall pick, while Indianapolis holds the 27th selection.