Exactly. I feel terrible for Eli Manning.
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He would be in Cleveland only for the remainder of 2017. He could declare himself a FA after this season, assuming he had a no-trade clause, which I would be surprised if he did not. Even if he didn't have a no-trade clause, he could declare himself a FA at the end of 2018, no matter how long his contract is.
Expect to see him shortly in tons more commercials with his brother.
I think Eli has another year on his deal. If you claim him, you have the contract unless he has an opt out.
No, you don't. You get your backup some experience. You get a better draft pick cuz Eli doesn't win a meaningless game. And if you are committed to the future you trade Eli to Denver or somewhere he can win now at the end of his career. You don't play him in meaningless games to get hurt and hurt your top 3 pick.