Peyton Manning has informed the Denver Broncos that he is physically and mentally prepared to play in 2015.

Manning took it upon himself to get a comprehensive evaluation from a renown performance manager and trainer, Mackie Shilstone, during the past 2½ weeks in New Orleans.

The quad injury that plagued Manning at the end of the 2014 season is fully healed.

John Elway has publicly stated he wants Manning to return, but it is uncertain under what conditions and whether it includes a dramatic restructuring of the veteran's contract.