A story users shared online told of a 9-year-old boy named Dylan who said of Manning, "Peyton sat on the floor with me — when no one else would."

For a man who has earned more than $200 million during his NFL career, Peyton Manning isn’t one to flaunt it. While many athletes of his stature opt for private jets and luxury at every turn — or chase the next untapped investment opportunity to grow their wealth — Manning has quietly built a life that values purpose over pomp.

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady were fierce rivals on the field, make no mistake about it. That being said, they have nothing but respect for each other off it. On Wednesday, the NFL community learned that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away at the age of 65.