Big Blue fans got one final look at No 10 in a Giants uniform during Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Eagles, but Manning might not be ready to hang it up just yet
So this is how the 16-year Eli Manning era ended in New York: with Manning standing on the sideline, wearing a ski cap pulled low and a half-zipped soaked blue jacket, watching an injured teammate on the 4-12
New York Giants being carted off the field as happy Philadelphia fans chanted, “E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!” It was a forlorn scene.
And after Philly wrapped up a 34-17 victory and the NFC East championship on Sunday, Manning traded handshakes and best wishes with the Eagles at midfield, then jogged off the field on his own, trailed by photographers. It was raining steadily as he ran up the tunnel and disappeared into the Giants’ locker room. When reporters were allowed in, his locker was empty.