Peyton Manning jokes the media needs its own injury report

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And when Manning's name appeared on the Broncos' injury report following a Monday night practice, it became noteworthy. Manning, who has long said he is not a fan of the weekly disclosure of injuries, was listed with some back soreness.

"You know my thoughts on the injury report," Manning said in the locker room Tuesday afternoon. "I think the media should have to do an injury report as well. I think all you guys -- I'd like to create it myself, I'm going to put down what I think all of y'all's injuries are.

" ... I never hear you guys complaining about it Chargers Patrick Robinson Elite Jersey so I'm not going to complain about it, so in many ways you guys inspire me," he added. "I was kind of surprised I was on it to tell you the truth, but I think, like a lot of guys, it was a pretty physical game on Sunday, and so in many ways maybe I'm honored to be on it."

Manning was sacked four times in Sunday's 19-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens and finished 24-of-40 for 175 yards passing and an interception that was returned for a touchdown. Manning took part fully in Monday night's practice, which was held in the team's indoor facility.

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said Manning would practice Tuesday night; the Broncos have scheduled their two main practices to match their 6:25 p.m. MT kickoff time.

"He's OK," Kubiak said. "He's just sore coming out of the game, he took some [hits]."

As for the Broncos' offense, which struggled in Week 1, Manning said Thursday's game against the Chiefs can't come quick enough.

"I'm sure offensively I speak for a lot http://www.lionsshopnfl.com/Authentic-Riley-Reiff-Jersey of guys that we certainly want to play better, that Thursday probably couldn't come soon enough,'' Manning said. "Everybody wants to do their job better, at the same time we felt we did enough to get a win Sunday. We're still learning things about ourselves and trying to improve each week.''