Peyton Manning Staph Infection

- October 2008: Peyton Manning is the third NFL player to reveal a staph infection
- Tom Brady and Kellen Winslow Jr. had staph infections in 2008

On October 23, 2008, news organizations reported that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was forced to undergo an operation on his knee in July of 2008 due to a staph infection.
After the original staph infection surgery, Manning was forced to have a second operation 17 days later. The Indianapolis Colts have denied that this second operation was due to a resurgence of the staph infection.ESPN.com: Colts: Manning's second surgery wasn't for staph infection
Colts Statement on Manning's Surgery

"The first signs of infection occurred while he was in New Orleans in July. It should be noted that infection developed prior to any surgery. Upon manifestation of the signs of infection, he immediately had surgery to remove the bursa sac. Concurrently, he was treated aggressively with antibiotics, and the infection was eliminated. The second procedure was designed to ensure the complete and swift resolution of the bursal problem. The procedure was successful." -- Colts statement on Manning's surgeryColts.com: Colts Address Peyton Manning’s Knee Surgery