The Facts:
Although he fizzled in Sunday's playoff loss to the Panthers, the Giants are preparing to exercise an important clause in Manning's contract that would keep him with the team through at least the 2009 season. Two people familiar with the Giants' thinking told Newsday that the team is in position to give Manning a $5-million bonus during the offseason, which would trigger a clause that extends the deal to six seasons.
Reported by New York Newsday
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Giants could wait until after next season to exercise the clause, but it's believed they are prepared to do it now. If they do not exercise the clause at all, Manning's deal voids after the 2007 season.
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