Manning returns to practice

Peyton Manning is back - as Brock Osweiler's backup. Manning's injured left foot has improved enough Bishop Sankey Elite Jerseyfor him to be in uniform and available Sunday for the first time in seven weeks. A fifth consecutive AFC West title and fourth straight first-round bye on the line when the Broncos (11-4) host the Chargers (4-11). Both quarterbacks were thrilled with coach Gary Kubiak's announcement Wednesday before an evening walkthrough. Manning said he was glad http://www.titansnflofficialproshop.com/Authentic-Bishop-Sankey-Jerseyto get back on the field with his teammates. ''I'm happy to be more of a part of it now than just being in street clothes and kind of quarantined in the indoor facility and work on out on my own,'' said Manning, whose last full practice was Nov. 13. Osweiler said it was a vote of confidence to keep his starting job with the league's only five-time MVP available. ''Obviously it means a lot,'' Osweiler said. ''It shows that Coach believes in me. ... It feels good, but I havehttp://www.titansnflofficialproshop.com/Authentic-Bishop-Sankey-Jerseya job to do this week and that's where my focus is.'' Rookie Trevor Siemian will serve as the third QB. Manning last worked out with his Austin Seferian-Jenkins Jerseyteammates on Dec. 17, doing 7-on-7 drills and running the scout team. But he had a setback that week in his recovery from a torn plantar fascia that forced him back indoors working out with the strength coaches away from the team. This marks the first time Manning has been a backup since taking over the starting job at Tennessee in 1994 when Todd Helton, already starting for an injured Jerry Colquitt, suffered a knee injury. Manning, a freshman, stepped in and never surrendered the job. The No. 1 overall pick by the Colts in 1998, Manning started 13 years for http://www.buccaneersofficialauthentic.com/Authentic-Austin-Seferianjenkins-Jerseythe Colts before missing the 2011 season following neck fusion surgery and joining the Broncos, where he went 49-15 before being sidelined. Manning said it's been a frustrating month and a-half and returning to the football field ''sure beats being in the indoors by yourself and being in street clothes'' on game day.