Every photo we have of Peyton Manning running for the Broncos

Especially at this point in his career, Peyton Manning is the definition of a pocket quarterback. In fact, after rushing for an average of 42 yards per season during the first 14 years of his career, Manning has rushed for minus-49 yards in the three years since he joined the Denver Broncos.

Only two of his 18 “rushing attempts” (kneels excluded) from the last two years have gained yardage, the longest going for four yards. And he has gained 10 yards or more as a rusher just once in the last six years.

So for the hell of it, we combed through nearly 3,000 pictures of Manning as a Bronco in our Getty Images database in order to bring you every shot we could find of No. 18 truly running since joining the Broncos.

By the way, images of Manning running onto the field hardly count…

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02:  Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field before playing against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Nor do images of him running off of it…

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 21: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos runs off the field after the game against Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 21, 2014 in Seattle,Washington. The Seahawks won the game 26-20. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Nor do images of him running without a freakin’ helmet on…

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 12:   Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos runs off of the feild after their 24 to 17 win over the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 12, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Or images that appear to be from pregame warmups…

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos warms up on the field before playing the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

It’s entirely possible he’s merely about to hand the ball off here, but we’ll give him the benefit of the doubt…

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 24: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos in action before playing the St. Louis Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 24, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

It does look as though he was running just prior to this…

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 11:  Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Oh, jackpot!

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 07:  Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos scrambles with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Colts 31-24.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Look at him go!

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 7:  Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos scrambles under pressure by the Indianapolis Colts defense in the first quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.  (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 07:  Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos scrambles with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 7, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Colts 31-24.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Thanks for reading.

About Brad Gagnon

Brad Gagnon has been passionate about both sports and mass media since he was in diapers -- a passion that won't die until he's in them again. Based in Toronto, he's worked as a national NFL blog editor at theScore.com (covering Super Bowls XLIV, XLV and XLVI), a producer and writer at theScore Television Network and a host, reporter and play-by-play voice at Rogers TV. His work has also appeared at Deadspin, FoxSports.com, The Guardian, The Hockey News and elsewhere at Bloguin, but his day gig has him covering all things NFC East for Bleacher Report.

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