Retired New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning says he is backing out of his bid to purchase a stake in his former team.

There was a point in time when Eli Manning had a lot of interest in buying a piece of the New York Giants. For starters, he's a savvy businessman, just like his big brother, Peyton. The duo host and produce ESPN's ManningCast,

Rooney began his career working for his famous uncle in Pittsburgh in the 1970s and was an integral part of building one of the NFL's greatest dynasties. He joined the Giants in 1985 and worked in personnel until his retirement in 1999.

Tim Rooney, the nephew of Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr. and a long-time executive for the Steelers, Lions, and Giants has died.

The son of Steelers founder Art Rooney, joined the Giants in 1985 as director of pro personnel and served in a full-time role until 1999.