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The only post-NFL lockout hangup for the Indianapolis Colts seemed to be signing quarterback Peyton Manning to that record deal owner Jim Irsay promised him before the league shut down.

Now the 132-day work stoppage is over, and Manning’s new contract didn’t break any records on the whole — at his*request.

Manning and the Colts agreed to terms Saturday on a five-year, $90 million deal that averages out the same as the contract of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. And Indy is already benefiting.

Apparently Manning never had a desire to be the highest-paid player in the league. That’s what he told the Indianapolis Star*on Friday.

“While I appreciate Jim Irsay offering to make me the highest-paid player, I told him I’d rather he save that money and keep whoever it is . . . Joe Addai, Charlie Johnson — whoever that may be,” Manning told Indianapolis Star reporter Mike Chappell via telephone. “I’m willing to take less than they’ve offered if they are going to take that money to keep players we need to keep and go get other players.”

Well, so far, Peyton’s deal has allowed for it.

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