NFL legend Ken Stabler had Stage 3 CTE

THE SNAKE HAD CTE: Ken Stabler had brain disease CTE. The former Raiders quarterback had high Stage 3 Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy when he died in July, researchers said. Stabler will always be the “coolest f**king quarterback ever to play the game.”

HOMECOMING: Jim Irsay wants Peyton Manning to retire with the Colts. Colts owner Jim Irsay told WISH TV’s Anthony Calhoun that he wants Peyton Manning to retire as a Colt and that he has asked the quarterback to do so.

PEYTON’S PR PLAYBOOK: Peyton Manning called the perfect play and made his HGH scandal disappear (for now). Thanks to a perfect strategy, Manning has hardly had to talk HGH in the run-up to Super Bowl 50.

ONE FUN FULLBACK: Mike Tolbert is revitalizing the fullback position and making it fun. The multi-talented and versatile playmaker is maybe the best of a dying position.

BUSTED: Broncos safety Ryan Murphy sent home after involvement in prostitution sting. The Broncos practice squad safety messed up, and was sent home.

KAEPERNICK TRADE TALK: Colin Kaepernick trade rumor: QB wants out of 49ers, Jets are preferred destination. The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make with regard to Kaepernick’s future in the starting lineup and on the roster. Now we have a Jets rumor in the mix.

PFT COMMENTER MEETS PEYTON: Peyton Manning cost Donald Trump a win in Iowa. PFT Commenter talked to Peyton about the Iowa caucus results and lots more at media day. And there’s even more on video!

ANTHEM PROPS: Lady Gaga national anthem length set at 2:20. Now that we know who’s signing the national anthem, we’re free to make prop bets.

BAD LIP READING: The NFL edition of ‘Bad Lip Reading’ will never not be amazing. AND THIS IS ONLY PART ONE.

NORMAN’S BOUNCE BACK: Josh Norman took the long road to Super Bowl 50. The Panthers cornerback went from being benched for his poor performance in 2013 to being recognized as one of the best players in the league in 2015.

DAVIS IS PRACTICING: Thomas Davis practiced Monday, feeling “really good ... not really feeling any pain.” The Carolina Panthers linebacker got plenty of questions at Super Bowl 50 Opening Night about his broken forearm. He discussed how it felt, and the braces he is considering for Sunday’s game.

DENVER OFFENSE: Sanders, Broncos’ offense ready to rise to the challenge of Panthers’ D. It’s a big challenge (hint: that’s the word of the day) but it’s not an unwelcome one.

BEARD-O: Eric Weddle shaves beard, sets social media ablaze. Eric Weddle is having fun on Twitter, and making San Diego Chargers fans wish there was a way for the team to re-sign their Pro Bowl safety.

WHO IS THAT GUY? Jerry Rice drove people around in Lyft, and nobody recognized him.

BROWNS DONE WITH JOHNNY: The Browns have finally had it with Johnny Football. Cleveland’s brass made it clear, without making it too clear, that they’ve had enough of Manziel’s off-field issues.