NEW YORK -- Set to play on the final year of his contract with the Giants hasn't phased quarterback Eli Manning, even if there haven't been any discussions about an extension.

"Nothing has been brought up," Manning said before walking in the March of Dimes' March for Babies with his daughter Ava on Sunday in Manhattan. "I haven't made a big deal about it."

Manning, 34, can become a free-agent at season's end. The Giants would also have the option of placing the franchise tag on him.

Even with his 2004 draft-mate Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) having recently signed a lucrative contract extension and Philip Rivers (Chargers) potentially on the trade block, Manning appears singularly focused on this season. Complaining about a new deal just isn't his style.

"[The contract] is not something I'm going to argue about or make a fuss about," Manning said before serving as the New York celebrity chairman for the event.

Manning added he would not be insulted if he did not get a contract extension with the Giants before this season, noting his brother Peyton has played on the final year of his contract twice.

Eli Manning signed a six-year contract in 2009. It was renegotiated in March 2012. He is set to make $17 million in 2015 and count $19.75 million against the salary cap.

"I look at it like, 'Hey, I signed a six-year contract, and I've never once mentioned contract to them or anything or tried to get extended,'" Manning said. "I'm going to play out those six years and hopefully my play and the success of the team will dictate the future of me being in New York."

After missing the playoffs each of the past three seasons, the Giants are being patient and giving themselves future flexibility. They haven't talked about a long-term deal with any of their three biggest free agents (Manning, Prince Amukamara and Jason Pierre-Paul) this offseason.

General manager Jerry Reese declined to comment on Manning's contract last week, saying it was "inappropriate" to speak on the subject at this time.



"Eli is back in the building," Reese said. "He looks great. He is happy to be back. We are glad he is back. We will address that when it is appropriate."

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