Peyton Manning has every intention to returning to football, the quarterback told ESPN on Tuesday.

Manning also admitted that he has not discussed his future with Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.

They will, according to Manning, "at the appropriate time, and when we do, I think some decisions will be made after that. But until then I'm just continuing to rehab, work hard, and to enjoy this week because it really is a special week for the city and certainly for my family."

The city of Indianapolis is hosting Super Bowl XLVI, which features another Manning. Eli Manning and the New York Giants are facing the New England Patriots.

As for Peyton, he is still recovering from spinal fusion surgery in September, and said he felt well despite sitting out all of this season.

The Colts face a March 8 deadline for a decision on Manning, who is owed a $28 million option bonus on that date. If they elect not to pay, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback becomes an unrestricted free agent.