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Well, with all the speculation of Marvelous Marvin being a free agent this year, this news eases the hearts of Colts' fans:

BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Peyton Manning apparently will not have to worry about losing his favorite target.
ESPN is reporting the Colts have signed five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Marvin Harrison to a seven-year contract worth $67 million. According to the report, Harrison is guaranteed $22 million between now and 2006. The deal also included a $6 million signing bonus.

One of the NFL's elite wide receivers, Harrison was in the final year of his contract. He also was one of the Colts' key free agents along with running back Edgerrin James.

Harrison, 32, is the top target for Manning, who has passed for 44 touchdowns this season, four shy of tying Hall of Famer Dan Marino's single-season record of 48 set in 1984. Selected 19th overall in 1996, Harrison holds franchise records in catches (826), yards (10,942) and touchdowns (95). He also holds the club record with 46 100-yard games and has at least one reception in 135 straight games.

Manning and Harrison have hooked up for 80 touchdowns in their careers, second all-time to Steve Young and Jerry Rice (85).

Earlier this year, the Colts signed Manning to a seven-year, $98 million deal, including a $34 million signing bonus.

In 2002, Harrison set the NFL record for receptions in a season with 143. He also is the only player in league history with four straight 100-yard catch seasons, although he had that streak snapped last season. Harrison has 67 receptions for 870 yards and 12 touchdowns this season for the Colts, who lead the NFL in scoring at 35.9 points per game.

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