The Indianapolis Colts organization faces a profound loss as the NFL community mourns the passing of Jim Irsay at the age of 65. The owner transformed the Indianapolis Colts into a championship contender after taking control in 1997,

A quarter-century later, following a 2-14 record in 2011, Irsay tested the fans' loyalties by releasing a 34-year-old Manning, who missed the entire season with a neck injury. The rebuild began around rookie QB Andrew Luck — a move that drew comparisons to his father's trade of Unitas in 1973 and the subsequent selection of Jones in the draft.