Colts owner Jim Irsay seemingly snubs Hall of Fame quarterback with NFL all-time great list

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Following the death of legendary Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay took to social media over the weekend to reveal his list of the "Top 5 Greatest NFL Players of All Time."

But the list stirred a bit of controversy because of one notable absence. 

UNDATED: American football player, running back Jim Brown, #32 of the Cleveland Browns, stands on the field during a game. Jim Brown played for the Browns from 1957-1965.  (Focus on Sport via Getty Images)

Irsay listed Brown, a nine-time Pro Bowl running back and five-time NFL rushing leader, as his number one followed by seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady and two-time Super Bowl champ and Denver Broncos legend John Elway. 

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Rounding out the list at No. 4 and No. 5 were Hall of Fame defensive ends Deacon Jones and Reggie White.

But Twitter users couldn’t help but notice that Irsay seemingly snubbed his own former quarterback Peyton Manning.

"No love for 18????" one user asked. 

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With many arguing that Manning, a five-time league MVP, two-time Super Bowl champ, and 14-time Pro Bowl selection, should’ve been on the list over Elway, Irsay defended his picks and said that Manning would "no doubt" be in his "Top 10." 

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates the victory with owner Jim Irsay when the Indianapolis Colts host the New York Jets in the AFC Championship Game  at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Colts beat the Jets, 30-17, to advance tot he