Leading up to the 2004 NFL Draft, Eli Manning, the consensus No. 1 pick, went public, telling the San Diego Chargers, owners of the draft's first overall selection, he did not want to play for them.

Manning’s 2004 choice challenged the idea that athletes must accept their fate without question, which had a long-lasting ...

The 2004 NFL Draft was filled with all sorts of chaos, especially when the San Diego Chargers were thrown a curveball days before the big day. See how Eli Manning's decision changed the entire draft.

The Cowboys held the 22nd pick in the opening round of the 2004 NFL Draft held at Madison Square Garden. Apparently dissatisfied with what he saw, Jones traded the pick to Buffalo. In return ...

It’s gonna be an Eli.” The reference to Eli Manning recalls the infamous 2004 NFL Draft, when Manning and his father, Archie, orchestrated a trade to ensure Eli would not play for the San ...

In the 2004 NFL draft, the Chargers had selected Eli with the No. 1 pick. However, Archie reportedly informed Eli to sit out for the season since he did not want his son to play for the franchise.

The Giants have been searching for a long-term answer at quarterback since even before Manning retired following the 2019 ...