The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The he said-he said between Colts owner Jim Irsay and Manning this week ended awkwardly with a joint statement from the duo, an effort to “dispel any misperceptions. But what the statement didn’t say was that Manning will remain with the Colts. While it remains to be seen if he ever will play again, any misperceptions that the four-time NFL MVP will do so with the Colts appear to be long gone. “According to sources who were involved in the Colts’ GM search, the organization was planning to move on from Manning weeks ago, well before this public squabble between the quarterback and his owner,” NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora said Friday on “NFL Total Access.”

Diehards Line:La Canfora added the Colts will make a move on Manning “almost certainly” before the start of the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine. ... The decision makes sense. Manning is owed a $28 million roster bonus and the owner has acknowledged his franchise is rebuilding with a new front office, new coaching staff and the likely choice of Stanford QB Andrew Luck with the top overall draft pick. Indeed, at this point, it would be a major upset if Manning remained with the team. ... Stay tuned.