CBS Sports: Peyton Manning picks Broncos (CBS/AP) The Peyton Manning sweepstakes is apparently over and the winner is the Denver Broncos. CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman confirms that Manning's pick is Denver and that a contract "is a formality" at this point. In this March 10, 2012 file photo, an electronic billboard is displayed over a sports memorabilia store in north Denver. Credit: File,AP Photo/David Zalubowski Freeman also reports that the Broncos will attempt to trade Tim Tebow. Chris Mortensen of ESPN first reported the news of the four-time league MVP to Denver, noting that Manning has told his agent Tom Condon to negotiate to complete a deal with Denver. The four-time NFL MVP sat out the 2011 season and is trying to come back after he was released by Indianapolis following a string of neck surgeries. The San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans have been the other teams considered finalists in the race to sign Manning.