Denver Bronco Peyton Manning, Wife Used HGH in 2011? Report Links QB, Pro Athletes to Doping

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NFL star Peyton Manning has been accused of using HGH or human-growth hormones, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The buzz started in a documentary from the news outlet titled, "The Dark Side," which content is about an investigation of different athletes who are involved in the performance-enhancing drug trade.

A pharmacist from Guyer Institute, Charlie Sly, stated that he and the rest of his team helped Manning, who was a starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts at that time, during his rehab from an injury that sidelined the quarterback for the whole season in 2011. Manning, who joined the Denver Broncos as a free agent, has since recovered from the neck injury.

According to a report from The Huffington Post, Sly cited that Guyer Institute sent several drugs to Manning's wife, Ashley, including the growth hormone, which is illegal in any sports. Sly added that the reason why the drugs were sent to Ashley is to make sure there is no connection between Peyton Manning and the HGH. He also said that Manning would also come to the clinic for his intravenous treatments.

 "All the time we would be sending Ashley Manning drugs," the pharmacist stated in the video. "Like growth hormone, all the time, everywhere, Florida. And it would never be under Peyton's name, it would always be under her name."

Meanwhile, ESPN shared that Manning denied any allegation that links him and his wife to HGH. He said that all accusations are baseless and a joke.

"It stings me, whoever this guy is, to insinuate that I cut corners, I broke NFL rules in order to get healthy," Manning said.

"The allegation that I would do something like that is complete garbage and is totally made up," Manning explained. He added that it "it never happened"

Manning said that he can't believe someone would carelessly release a report at this magnitude on air without any valid evidence. He then cited that all stories about him linking to HGH are made up.

The clinic's owner, Dr. Dale Guyer, has already released an official statement on Sunday, giving emphasis that the pharmacist had never been an official employee of his clinic. He added that Sly was an intern at the office in 2013, which is a different year from what is stated in the Al Jazeera video.

According the video, there were also other athletes that were allegedly involved in performance enhancing drugs.