Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was one of two members of the team available to the media today, and addressed his contract situation.

Via Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com:

"Well it’s not a distraction because I’m under contract," Manning said. "It’s one thing if I’m here and didn’t have (one). I’m under contract though. I’m ready to play football and I’m excited about this season.

"So, as I’ve said before, I have not spoken about a future contract in 12 years," Manning added. "I’ve always played on the contract I’ve been under and when it’s time to talk about it, when something is to be signed or something to be announced, I’ve talked about it. That policy has served me pretty well for 12 years going on 13 so I think I’m going to keep that policy. I’m in a frame of mind physically. I feel good mentally and I’m looking forward to hopefully having a good 2010."

Manning will earn $15.8 million in base salary in 2010, the final year of a 7-year, $98M contract signed in 2004.