The New York Giants are likely not to retire former quarterback Eli Manning's jersey this upcoming season, according to Zack Rosenblatt in NJ.com.

The problem, not Manning's credentials, is what could be a fan-less environment at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Yesterday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced no fans could attend Giants and New York Jets (MetLife Stadium's co-tenant) games, halting the G-Men's plans to retire No. 10 forever.

Manning, 39, retired after 16 seasons with the franchise. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Manning helped the historic professional-football institution win two Super Bowl titles in the span of four years (the first of two being New York's first title in 17 years), earning two Super Bowl MVP honors in the process.

While the younger Manning brother to future Hall of Fame gunslinger Peyton Manning will always be scrutinized for his perceived mediocre performance under center, Eli Manning undoubtedly shaped the history of the franchise since the first overall selection of the 2004 NFL Draft was traded immediately to New York. Manning appeared in six postseason trips with the Giants, although the team had trouble finding the playoffs towards the end of the veteran's career.

In 2019, Manning took a backseat to rookie signal-caller Daniel Jones, the team's sixth overall pick in last year's draft. The Duke product started in 12 games in his debut season; a late-season injury displaced Jones for two games, wherein Manning had his last go-around, playing in front of Giants fans at MetLife Stadium in Week 15 win over the Miami Dolphins as a final send-off for the two-time Vince Lombardi hoister.