Peyton Manning is "at peace" with his decision to retire and is looking forward to some down time this fall.

"I'm really excited about having a free fall (season) for the first time in 22 years," Manning said.

Manning plans to attend at least three Tennessee college football games this year, as well as "some Broncos games on the list." He'll also participate in the Indianapolis Colts' 10-year reunion of their Super Bowl championship team. Manning also expects to watch some of his younger brother's New York Giants regular-season games.

"I'm going to see my little brother play in some normal games as opposed to always seeing him play in a Super Bowl where you can't breathe until the last play," Manning said.