Eli Manning disputed a report from Ian Rapoport claiming he wants to be the NFL's highest paid quarterback with his new deal with the New York Giants.

"The reports are all wrong," Manning said before Giants practice. "That's never been said, it's never come out of my mouth, I've never said it to my agent, I don't know where people are getting their information."

A source says the Giants' initial offer to Manning was for $17.5 million a year, which is what he's making this year and is less than other quarterbacks such as the Bears' Jay Cutler and the Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill.

"I know that was never said by him, claiming that was the goal," Manning said. "I don't compare myself to other quarterbacks that way, in terms of salaries."

Manning went so far as to accuse Rapoport of "trying to make a name for himself," which is a strong accusation and a clear indicator that he's bothered by the way he and his contract demands were presented Tuesday.