When Peyton Manning decided to play for the Broncos, he also had to decide not to play for any of the other teams that had pursued him. It was a decision, Manning told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen on Tuesday, that he didn’t take lightly.

The 49ers’ offer to free-agent QB Alex Smith remains on the table and has not been lowered or revoked, league sources said Monday. The sources said the team is confident Smith will opt to stay with San Francisco.

Peyton Manning is driving his free-agency process himself, directly dealing with team officials, and hasn’t given a firm timetable on a decision, according to sources with knowledge of the process.

Alex Smith is visiting the Dolphins on Sunday, but the QB also has a visit scheduled with the Seahawks, according to league sources.

​Mario Manningham ​has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the 49ers, according to a league source.

The Patriots and 49ers both have made offers to free-agent WR Brandon Lloyd, according to a league source.

Free-agent WR Mario Manningham remains in St. Louis for a visit, according to league sources. The Dolphins and 49ers also are interested in Manningham.

Peyton Manning has told teams that he plans to make a decision on his future Monday or Tuesday, according to league sources.

The parameters of the five-year, $90 million deal Peyton Manning signed with the Indianapolis Colts in August are serving as the starting point for negotiations on his next NFL contract, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

After a source said WR Chaz Schilens was likely to join the Jets Friday, the team announced he had agreed to terms on a deal.

In terms of name recognition, the early run on pass-catchers has left only a few notable options available, including WRs Mario Manningham and Brandon Lloyd.

The 49ers will sign special-teams ace Rock Cartwright pending a physical, a league source said Thursday.

Free-agent WR Mario Manningham is going to visit the 49ers, according to a league source.

Former Raiders WR Chaz Schilens, who’s still in San Francisco for his visit with the 49ers, is scheduled to visit the Jets on Thursday, according to league sources.

Former 49ers OT Adam Snyder has agreed to terms on a contract with the Cardinals, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.