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Edgerrin James. After James' six-year rookie contract expired in 2004, the team retained him with the oneyear
franchise tag.
"I thought about that my rookie year: 'When my contract is up, I probably won't be here,' " Addai said. "But
it worked out for me."
Shortly after Manning signed his five-year, $90 million contract, Addai re-upped with a three-year, $14
million deal.
It had appeared the Colts were moving away from Addai when they used the 27th overall pick in the 2009
draft on Brown. But Brown, an inconsistent pass protector, has not established himself as a reliable feature
back. As a result, Addai's return was a necessity.
He kept in contact with Manning throughout the offseason.
"I was waiting to see what they were going to do with me," Addai said. "Me and Peyton were talking and
he was telling what he was thinking. It worked out for both of us.