Indianapolis Colts
Matt Hasselbeck - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/25/1975 |
| Birthplace | Westwood, MA |
| College | Boston College |
| Years played | 15 |
| Drafted | 1998, 6th round, 34th pick by Packers |
Colts sign OT Tepper, waive DB Hines
The Colts signed OT Mike Tepper from their practice squad to the active roster and waived DB Jermale Hines, the team announced Monday.
Painter will start for Colts on Monday night
Curtis Painter will make his first career start on Monday night when the Colts take on the Buccaneers, Indianapolis head coach Jim Caldwell said on Friday.
Big drop-off for Colts after SS Bullitt
The Colts are counting on second-year S David Caldwell to pick up the slack for starter Melvin Bullitt, who was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 28.
Colts cut CB Tryon, add S Hines
The Colts cut CB Justin Tryon and signed S Jermale Hines, the team announced Wednesday.
Chargers place Sanders on I.R., sign DL Harris
Chargers placed SS Bob Sanders on injured reserve and signed DL Tommie Harris, the team announced.
Colts place starters Brackett, Bullitt on injured reserve
The Colts have placed MLB Gary Brackett and SS Melvin Bullitt on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.
Luck already the consensus top pick for 2012 draft
Which NFL teams are most likely to be in the running for Andrew Luck with the No. 1 overall draft pick next spring? PFW has done some digging on the subject.
Irsay clarifies statement on Manning
Colts owner Jim Irsay reportedly announced Monday morning that QB Peyton Manning is expected to miss the entire 2011 season, but later clarified that there is still hope for a return.
Late FG lifts Steelers over Colts
A big defensive play from SS Troy Polamalu and a last-second field goal by Shaun Suisham lifted the Steelers over the Colts 23-20.
Undrafted rookie could replace struggling Colts CB Lacey
CB Justin Tryon would seem to be the obvious choice to replace the struggling Jacob Lacey, but don't rule out undrafted rookie Terrence Johnson.
First Fifteen: Early look at Week Three
In this week's edition of the First Fifteen, we focus on the 2-0 and 0-2 teams as we reach a critical early juncture in the young 2011 season.
Report: Manning left U.S. for neck, back treatment
According to FOX Sports, QB Peyton Manning left the U.S. during the offseason to find stem-cell treatment for his injured back and neck.
Five questions with PFW Colts correspondent Tom James
PFW Colts correspondent Tom James gave his take on some issues facing the club after the Week One loss to Houston.
PLAYER NEWS
The Indianapolis Colts jumped at the chance to get a veteran backup for Andrew Luck. On Tuesday, this year's busiest team in free agency signed Hasselbeck to a contract. Terms were not immediately released.|||||||
Indy needed a veteran backup after Drew Stanton left for Arizona, where he was reunited with Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. Hasselbeck is a three-time Pro Bowl selection who led Seattle to the Super Bowl in 2005. He was released by Tennessee and didn't stay on the street long after Tennessee released him Monday.
The Tennessee Titans have released veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, a move buying the team some more cap space after they couldn't work out an agreement trimming his $5.5 million salary for 2013.|||||||
Hasselbeck, 37, spent the past two seasons with Tennessee, leading the Titans to a 9-7 record and just missing the playoffs on a tiebreaker in 2011. He threw for 3,571 yards, the fourth-best passing season in the team's history and the third highest of Hasselbeck's career.
Matt Hasselbeck completed 22-of-33 passes for 205 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Titans' Week 7 win over the Bills.|||||||
Hasselbeck hit Nate Washington for the game-winning TD pass with 1:03 left. Jake Locker (shoulder) is expected to get the starting job back when he returns from a shoulder injury in Week 8.
Hasselbeck will start his third straight game when the Titans visit Buffalo on Sunday, and injured Jake Locker could be healthy enough to return in a week.|||||||
Doctors checked Locker's left, non-throwing shoulder again Monday. Coach Mike Munchak said he didn't have the results, but that the quarterback is healing up enough that he may start throwing later this week. There is no quarterback controversy. Munchak says Locker will play when healthy.
Hasselbeck was 25 of 44 for 290 yards with a TD and interception against the Steelers on Thursday.|||||||
Hasselbeck has been serviceable but the Titans are still counting on Jake Locker to be their man when he's healthy.
